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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues Urgent Safety Advisory Amid Aerial Attacks
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 02:01
Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues Urgent Safety Advisory Amid Aerial Attacks
- •The Indian Embassy has urged Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay indoors during aerial attacks and avoid filming or sharing videos to prevent legal action under Saudi law.
- •One Indian national was killed and 11 others were injured following the October 10 attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
- •Air travel and Umrah journeys have faced disruptions due to airport closures and cancelled flights by carriers like Air India and IndiGo, though some Saudi airlines continue to operate.
- •India has strongly condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure and expressed complete solidarity with the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia.
- •The Indian diplomatic missions and helplines remain operational around the clock to provide assistance and coordinate support for affected citizens and families.
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The Indian Embassy urged Indian nationals to remain indoors during aerial strikes and strictly warned against filming or sharing videos of the attacks, noting that doing so violates Saudi law and can result in legal action.
An October 10 attack on Riyadh airport resulted in the death of one Indian national and left 11 other Indian citizens injured.
While flights operated by Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo are cancelled due to the closure of Riyadh airport, Saudi carriers such as Saudia, Flynas, and Flyadeal are continuing operations through neighboring Gulf countries.
