Riyadh airport attack: Indian national dies, 3 in ICU but stable, Embassy confirms

An Indian national injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, has died, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia has confirmed.

The death brings the reported toll from the attack to at least 13, following the initial confirmation that 12 people were killed. More than 300 people were injured.

In its latest update, the Indian Embassy said three of the 11 Indian nationals injured in the attack were in intensive care units (ICUs) but remained stable. Two others were being treated in general wards, while the remaining injured Indians had been discharged from hospital.

Embassy officials have visited all hospitals where injured Indian nationals were admitted, the statement said.

Mohammed Yusuf Ali, a Hyderabad resident who was injured in the October 10 attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died, while three of his family members were injured, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said.

Yusuf Ali succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Riyadh, Owaisi confirmed on Sunday night.

In a post on X, the MP said he was in touch with Yusuf Ali’s brother-in-law in Riyadh. The Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy had assured him that the family was receiving assistance, he added.

One of Yusuf Ali’s sons was undergoing knee surgery, while the other was being treated in hospital after losing three toes, Owaisi said. Their aunt, who sustained head injuries, was out of danger. Yusuf Ali’s wife and daughter were safe.

The family is from Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad, Owaisi said. He urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to ensure that all possible assistance was provided to the family.

The Indian Embassy said it was in contact with the deceased’s family and would provide all possible assistance, including support for the early repatriation of the mortal remains.

It also conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the family and thanked Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indian nationals.

The Embassy said it had been following up with Saudi authorities and hospital officials to check on the condition of the 11 injured Indian nationals.

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen blamed the group for the airport attack and described it as a “full-fledged war crime”. A diplomatic source attributed the strike to a missile.

The attack prompted concerns over civilian safety and further escalation in the region.

In a separate advisory, the Indian Embassy urged Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, stay indoors when necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.

Indian nationals were also strongly advised not to circulate or repost videos or news related to the ongoing events.

The Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah, including their outsourced services through VFS, continue to function normally, the statement said. Further updates and advisories will be issued as necessary.

Indian nationals requiring assistance can contact the 24-hour Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (PBSK) helpline on the toll-free number 8002471234.

The Embassy advised the Indian community to follow its official social media accounts for updates: