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Indian Man Murdered in Saudi Arabia; Pakistani National Arrested, Family Awaits Body
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News18•02-10-2026, 16:50
Indian Man Murdered in Saudi Arabia; Pakistani National Arrested, Family Awaits Body
- •Anwar Ansari, a 65-year-old man from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered in Saudi Arabia.
- •Riyadh police have arrested a Pakistani national in connection with the crime, but the motive remains unclear.
- •Anwar's decapitated body was found in his room; he had been living and working in Saudi Arabia for about 30 years.
- •Anwar's brother, Akbar Ansari, stated that the family learned about the murder through acquaintances in Riyadh.
- •The family is currently awaiting the return of Anwar's body to India.
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Riyadh police have arrested a Pakistani national in connection with the murder of the 65-year-old Indian man, Anwar Ansari, and have initiated an investigation into the crime.
Anwar Ansari was a 65-year-old resident of Rowari village in the Ramkola area of Uttar Pradesh who had been living and working in Saudi Arabia for about 30 years.
The family learned about the murder through acquaintances living in Riyadh and subsequently informed Anwar's other brothers who were also in the city to verify the information and coordinate with authorities.
