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One Indian National Dies After Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

After a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport, an Indian national succumbed to injuries while embassy officials visited the injured, thanking Saudi authorities for their care.

One Indian National Dies After Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
12 Oct 2026
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The attack and its toll

A Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resulted in injuries to several Indian nationals, one of whom died.

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Learning of the wounded

Embassy officials visited various hospitals in Riyadh to meet Indian nationals injured during an attack at King Khalid International Airport.

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Hospital visits

Yesterday, Indian Embassy officials traveled to various hospitals in Riyadh to meet the injured Indians.

Two additional Indian nationals had been moved to regular hospital wards.

The intensive care unit

Three of the Indian patients remained in the intensive care unit, where doctors described their condition as satisfactory.

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Patients in regular wards

Two additional Indian nationals had been moved to regular hospital wards.

Those who have been discharged

Beyond the five still hospitalized, other Indian nationals had received treatment and been discharged.

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#URGENT Indian national dies of injuries from Oct. 10 Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, raising death toll to 13: Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia

4:53 PM · 11 Oct 2026
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Embassy gratitude and pledge

The Embassy thanked Saudi Arabian authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indians. Officials pledged comprehensive support to the affected families.

Where things stand now

Both the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities have maintained a supportive stance.

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