Indian Killed In Saudi Airport Attack; India Helps Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Return

An attack on Dammam airport on October 21 killed one Indian national and one Saudi citizen. Two other Indian nationals were among eight people injured, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Thursday.

GACA reported eight injured: two Indians, two Yemenis, two Bangladeshis, one Nepalese and one Saudi citizen.

Their injuries ranged from minor to critical. Authorities confirmed that airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was contacting affected families and providing assistance.

Embassy and consulate officials in Riyadh and Jeddah are coordinating with airlines and tour operators to facilitate the return of stranded Umrah pilgrims.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said approximately 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims had returned to India on available flights over the past week.

Another 10,000 pilgrims who had booked regular flights had travelled back during the same period.

The ministry said officials were discussing arrangements to bring back the remaining pilgrims and had established 24-hour control rooms to assist Indian nationals.

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India condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and energy infrastructure, including Dammam airport and the Shaybah oil field.

The MEA called the attacks unacceptable and urged an immediate halt to strikes on civilian and critical infrastructure.

India reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty and expressed hope for an early return to peace and normalcy.

The Embassy urged Indians to seek safe shelter during aerial attacks and avoid sharing related photos or videos.

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