Indian National Killed, Two Indians Injured in Dammam (Img: X)
Riyadh: An attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening, October 21, claimed the life of an Indian national and left two others injured. Saudi authorities confirmed the casualties while the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was gathering further information and contacting the affected families.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death in a statement shared on Thursday. According to the reports, two people lost their lives in the attack, including one Indian national while two other Indian citizens sustained injuries.
Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured. We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured.
@MEAIndia
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 22, 2026
The embassy said it was coordinating efforts to establish further details and reach the families of those affected. It also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia amid a period of heightened security concerns in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack occurred on Wednesday evening. The authority reported two fatalities and eight injured people, including nationals and residents from India, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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The injured were taken to hospitals for medical attention. Their injuries ranged from minor to severe, according to the report.
Officials said security agencies were working to assess the damage caused by the attack and take necessary measures to protect passengers and airport personnel. The extent of the damage was still being evaluated.
The Indian mission is continuing to gather information and remains in contact with the affected families. Further details about the circumstances of the attack and the full extent of the damage are awaited.
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The incident comes amid broader security concerns involving attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The situation has also drawn attention to the safety of foreign nationals and the need for authorities to coordinate emergency assistance.
The Indian Embassy has conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family and reiterated its wishes for the injured to recover quickly. Further official updates are expected as authorities establish more details about the incident.
