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Hyderabad Man Dies in Riyadh Airport Attack, Family Injured
- •Mohammad Yousuf Ali from Hyderabad died following a roof collapse caused by an attack at Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia while traveling for Umrah.
- •His wife, children, and other family members sustained various injuries, with one son undergoing ICU treatment and another suffering toe amputations.
- •AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke with the victim's family and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, urging immediate intervention.
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed deep condolences and assured that the Indian Embassy will provide all possible assistance and support for the repatriation of the remains.
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Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, tragically died when a roof collapsed during an attack at Riyadh Airport while traveling to Madina for Umrah. His wife and children also sustained injuries in the incident.
His son Amaan underwent knee surgery and is in the ICU, while his other son Wasey suffered injuries resulting in the amputation of three toes. His daughter Maryam and wife Sameera are safe, and his aunt Atiya Sultana is out of danger after surgery for head injuries.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to intervene. Minister S. Jaishankar expressed deep condolences, and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated they are in touch with the family to provide all support for the early repatriation of the mortal remains.
