Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Indian Dies After Riyadh Airport Attack as Embassy Issues Advisory
An attack at Riyadh’s airport injured several Indian people, and one of them later died.
India’s Embassy said three injured people were in intensive care but stable, while others were in hospital or had been discharged.
The Embassy said it would help the families and thanked Saudi authorities for medical care.
It also asked Indians in Saudi Arabia to stay alert, follow official instructions, and avoid sharing videos or news about the events.
The airport was hit again on Sunday, and a fire started in Terminal 4.
A coalition spokesperson said air defences intercepted a cruise missile nearby.
Houthi forces claimed they had attacked Saudi airports and energy facilities.
India condemned attacks on civilians and civilian places.
India’s Embassy said one Indian national died after the attack, three were in intensive care but stable, two were in regular wards, and other injured people had been discharged.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi identified the deceased as Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a Hyderabad resident travelling to Medina for Umrah; he said Ali’s wife and children were also injured.
The Embassy urged Indians in Saudi Arabia to stay alert, remain indoors as necessary, follow official local instructions, and avoid sharing videos or news about the events.
King Khalid International Airport was struck again on Sunday; a projectile hit Terminal 4 and started a fire, while a coalition spokesperson said air defences intercepted a cruise missile nearby.
The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports and energy sites; India condemned attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- Indian nationals injured in the Riyadh airport attack; the Indian Embassy issued updates and safety advice.
- What
- One Indian national died; three were in intensive care but stable, two were in regular wards, and others had been discharged.
- When
- The Embassy reported the death on Sunday; the airport was struck again that day.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The articles describe the attack amid escalating hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia; the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure.
India and Saudi Arabia
Houthi forces
Responsibility and position on the attacks
India and Saudi Arabia
India condemned attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as unacceptable and called for them to stop, while expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty.
Houthi forces
Houthi forces claimed responsibility for operations against Saudi airports and energy infrastructure and warned companies, workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, with an exception for airports and airspace serving Mecca and Medina.
- Indian national fatalities
- One, according to the Indian Embassy.
- Hospital status
- Three were in intensive care but stable; two were in regular wards; others had been discharged.
- Deceased identified by
- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi identified him as Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a Hyderabad resident travelling to Medina for Umrah.
- Airport incident
- A projectile hit Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport on Sunday and ignited a fire.
- Missile interception
- Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said air defences intercepted a cruise missile near the airport.
- Earlier assault toll
- The articles report 12 people killed and more than 300 injured, including four Saudi nationals and eight foreign residents.
- Embassy helpline
- Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra 24-hour toll-free number: 8002471234.
- Embassy advisory
- Indians were advised to remain alert, stay indoors as necessary, follow official local instructions, and refrain from circulating related videos or news.
