Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation previously reported that the airport strike caused hundreds of injuries alongside an initial wave of fatalities. At least 11 Indian nationals suffered injuries during the bombardment, leaving several hospitalized in critical condition. Following the latest death, Indian embassy officials are working to support the family with either local burial arrangements or repatriation. Meanwhile, official records reveal that regional conflict has claimed 24 Indian lives since February, including 15 seafarers.
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Foreign civilian workers face mounting physical danger from escalating regional conflict…: Foreign civilian workers face mounting physical danger from escalating regional conflict strikes targeting critical infrastructure across West Asia.
Diplomatic missions continue to manage the repatriation and medical care of citizens caug…: Diplomatic missions continue to manage the repatriation and medical care of citizens caught in foreign military strikes.
The overall casualty count highlights how regional instability has severely impacted Indi…: The overall casualty count highlights how regional instability has severely impacted Indian nationals, resulting in 24 deaths since February.
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The death toll from the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 14 after a second Indian national injured in the strike died in hospital, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday.
The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, had been critically injured and was being treated in an intensive care unit (ICU). The embassy said it had remained in contact with the family throughout the treatment and would help arrange the repatriation of the mortal remains to India or a funeral in Riyadh, as the family wishes.
At least 11 Indian nationals were injured in the attack. In an update on October 23, the embassy said two were still in the ICU, two were in general hospital wards and seven had been discharged. The first Indian fatality was identified as Mohammed Yousuf Ali, whose funeral was held in Riyadh on October 12.
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