Riyadh Airport Attack: Death Toll Hits 14 as Second Indian National Succumbs
A second Indian national has died following the October 10 attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, bringing the total death toll to 14.
The tragedy surrounding the October 10 attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has deepened, with the total death toll now rising to 14. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Wednesday that a second Indian national, who had been fighting for his life in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), has passed away due to the critical injuries sustained during the incident.
Embassy Confirms Heartbreaking Loss
Taking to the social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh expressed profound grief over the loss. The mission stated that they had been supporting the victim's family throughout the medical struggle and remain by their side during this difficult time.
"With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the 10 October attack on Riyadh airport, has passed away in ICU," the Embassy shared.
The Embassy has assured the bereaved family that all possible assistance will be provided, whether the family chooses to have the mortal remains repatriated to India or prefers to conduct the funeral rites in Riyadh.
Timeline of the Tragedy
The attack, which occurred on October 10, initially caused widespread chaos and casualties. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, the immediate aftermath of the strike saw 12 deaths and 309 people injured.
However, the death toll has climbed steadily as critically injured victims succumbed to their wounds:
- Initial Toll: 12 deaths reported by GACA.
- First Indian Fatality: The toll rose to 13 following the death of Mohammed Yousef Ali. His funeral was held in Riyadh on October 12, 2026, attended by the Ambassador and Embassy officials.
- Latest Fatality: The death of the second Indian national has now pushed the total count to 14.
Support for the Injured
In the days following the attack, the Indian Embassy maintained a rigorous presence at various medical facilities. Officials visited every hospital where injured Indian nationals were admitted to monitor their recovery and provide support to their families.
Earlier updates from the mission indicated a fluctuating number of patients in critical care, noting at one point that four Indians were in the ICU and four others were in general wards, while several had been discharged. The Embassy also extended its gratitude to the Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the Indian citizens affected by the violence.