Hyderabad man among 13 killed in Houthi strike on Saudi airport
An Indian IT professional from Hyderabad was killed and several others injured during a Houthi militant strike on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport. The Indian government has condemned the attack, which also resulted in casualties from several other nations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating regional security risks in the Middle East and the potential for civilian casualties in ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
NEW DELHI: An Indian national was among 13 people killed in one of the deadliest attacks launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport Saturday. The Indian embassy also confirmed that 11 Indians were among the more than 300 who were injured.The Indian who died is a 46-year-old man from Hyderabad. According to sources, Mohammed Yusuf, an IT professional from Mehdipatnam, was waiting with his family near a check-in kiosk to travel to Madina for Umrah when a projectile struck the airport premises. Debris from the impact reportedly fell on Yusuf, leaving him critically injured. He later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. His wife and two children, who were with him at the airport, are reportedly in critical condition.Ministry of external affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Riyadh's main airport over the past few days, including the "dastardly attack" on Oct 10.
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