Riyadh Airport Attack: Indian Embassy Assists Victim’s Family, Visits Injured Nationals in Hospital

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it was providing assistance to the family of Mohammed Yousuf Ali, an Indian national who died following the recent attack on Riyadh airport.

The Embassy said its officials had visited hospitals where injured Indian nationals were receiving treatment and were in contact with their families to provide support. According to the Embassy’s latest update, three people remained in intensive care, while two others had also been admitted to the ICU. Two people were in the general ward, and the remaining injured individuals had been discharged.

In an update shared on X, the Embassy said Mohammed Yousuf Ali’s family had decided to conduct his funeral in Riyadh.

“The family of late Mr. Mohammed Yousuf Ali, who passed away in the attack on Riyadh airport, has decided to conduct the funeral in Riyadh itself. Mission is providing all assistance to the bereaved family, including completion of all formalities for the funeral,” the Embassy stated.

It added that officials had visited the hospitals where injured nationals were undergoing treatment and were maintaining contact with their family members to provide all possible assistance.

On Sunday, the Embassy confirmed the death of an Indian national injured in the attack and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.

“It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains,” the Embassy had posted on X.

Mohammed Yousuf Ali hailed from Hyderabad. His two sons and an aunt were also injured in the attack.

On October 11, India condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport, describing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as “unacceptable” and calling for an immediate end to hostilities.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”

The MEA reiterated that repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable and must cease immediately.

“We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest,” the statement added.

On October 10, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport on Saturday afternoon had killed 12 people and injured 309 others.