Riyadh airport attack: 2nd Indian national succumbs to injuries, death toll reaches 14
The death toll from the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 14, following the death of a second Indian national who was critically injured. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the death and is assisting the family with repatriation or funeral arrangements. Saudi Arabia blames Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, which is part of a wider escalation in the West Asia conflict.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing human cost of regional conflicts, particularly for foreign nationals working in affected areas, and underscores the instability in the Middle East.
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.
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