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One Indian Killed and 10 Injured in Houthi Attack at Riyadh Airport
- •An Indian citizen was killed and 10 others were injured in a drone and missile attack at the Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
- •The Indian Embassy is in constant touch with local administration and hospital authorities to closely monitor the treatment of the injured.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, calling the attacks completely unacceptable.
- •India expressed solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia in defending their sovereignty and appealed for immediate peace in the region.
Key Questions Answered
The attack at Riyadh International Airport resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, including one Indian citizen killed and 10 injured. The fatalities included citizens from several countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia's sovereignty. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is in constant touch with local authorities and hospitals to monitor the treatment of injured Indian citizens and provide necessary assistance.
Prior to the October 10 attack, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs had condemned earlier airport strikes on October 8 and issued advisories urging Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay vigilant. Previous Houthi attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and other infrastructure had also caused fatalities and significant damage to commercial aircraft.
