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Indian Umrah Pilgrim Dies After Riyadh Airport Attack
Mohammed Yusuf Ali was an Indian man visiting Saudi Arabia with his family for Umrah.
On October 10, an attack happened at the airport in Riyadh while they were waiting to travel onward.
Part of the airport roof fell on him, and he was badly hurt.
He died the next day.
Two of his sons were also injured, while his wife and daughter were safe.
His aunt was hurt but was reported to be out of danger.
India’s embassy said it was helping the family.
Reports also said the attack killed other people and injured many more.
Mohammed Yusuf Ali, from Hyderabad, died after being injured in the October 10 attack at Riyadh airport.
He was traveling with a 13-member family group for Umrah and was waiting for transit when part of the airport roof fell on him.
Two of Ali’s sons were injured; one underwent knee surgery, while the other received treatment for a leg injury.
His wife and daughter were reported safe, while his aunt suffered head injuries and was said to be out of danger.
India’s embassy said 11 Indians were among those injured and offered support to Ali’s family, including help with repatriating his remains.
- Who
- Mohammed Yusuf Ali, an Indian national from Hyderabad, and members of his family.
- What
- Ali died after being injured in an attack at Riyadh airport; family members were also injured.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- When
- The attack occurred on October 10; Ali died on October 11, 2026.
- Why
- The articles say the attack was carried out by the Houthis; they do not establish a specific motive.
Indian officials
Houthi claims
Characterization of the attacks
Indian officials
India’s Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attacks, calling attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure unacceptable and saying they must cease.
Houthi claims
The Houthis claimed responsibility for targeted attacks and said their strikes disrupted air traffic and closed the airport.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Mohammed Yusuf Ali, also identified as Mohammad Yousuf Ali
- Origin
- Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, India
- Travel purpose
- Umrah
- Family group
- 13 members
- Attack date
- October 10
- Death confirmed
- October 11, 2026, according to the embassy update
- Indian casualties reported
- The embassy said 11 Indians were injured; one later died.
- Family injuries
- Two sons and an aunt were reported injured; wife and daughter were safe.
Quotes
India’s Ministry of External Affairs
India’s government ministry responsible for foreign affairs.
“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately. We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest.”
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“It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains.”
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Sources
Hyderabad man injured in Saturday's Riyadh airport attack dies, two sons injured
Riyadh airport attack kills Indian national in Saudi Arabia, injures 10 more: Embassy reacts, ‘Completely unacceptable’
Indian killed in attack on Riyadh airport was there for Umrah with family
One Indian killed in Riyadh airport attack; 11 others injured : MEA
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