Indian national dies after Riyadh airport missile attack (Img: Dynamite News)
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday confirmed the death of one of the 11 Indian nationals injured in the attack on Riyadh airport on October 10. The Embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of assistance in bringing the deceased's mortal remains back to India.
In a post on X, the Indian Mission said, “Update regarding Riyadh Airport attack on October 10. It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today," the Embassy tweeted.
“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," it added.
Update regarding Riyadh Airport attack on October 10.
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.
@MEAIndia
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 11, 2026
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said he had received information that an Indian national, Mohammad Yousuf Ali, had died in Saturday's attack. He also claimed that Ali's wife and two children had sustained injuries.
Owaisi said he had spoken to the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. He urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to intervene immediately.
Earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia was monitoring the situation and “doing everything necessary."
“Our Embassy is doing everything necessary in this difficult situation," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrote on X.
Our Embassy is doing everything necessary in this difficult situation. May follow their updates.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 11, 2026
The death of the injured Indian national takes the reported death toll in the attack to 13, according to the information provided.
Earlier, the Indian Embassy had reported that 11 Indian nationals were among more than 300 people injured in what it described as a “dastardly attack" on Riyadh airport.
“Embassy of India, Riyadh has been following up on the dastardly attack on Riyadh airport yesterday in which 12 people unfortunately died and more than 300 were injured," the Indian Mission said in a post on X.
The Embassy said it was in contact with Saudi authorities to establish the condition of the injured Indians. Its officials had also contacted hospital authorities to obtain updates on their health.
“It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. Embassy has been in touch with local authorities to enquire about their well being. Our officials have also reached out to the hospital authorities. We will provide further updates as they become available," the Embassy added.
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The Indian government strongly condemned the missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as “completely unacceptable".
The missile struck the airport complex housing Terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights. Saudi authorities said the victims included four Saudi nationals and two Bangladeshi nationals, along with citizens of Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Sudan.
A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen for the attack.
In a statement, the MEA condemned the repeated strikes on the airport, including the October 10 attack, citing the loss of lives, injuries and damage to property.
“We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property," the MEA said.
“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately," it added.
