An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on October 21, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed. Eight people were injured, with casualties including residents of several nationalities.
Indian Embassy Confirms Death of Indian National
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death in a post on X, stating that Saudi authorities had informed it that one Indian national was killed and two others were injured in the attack on King Fahd International Airport.
The embassy said it was gathering further information and contacting the families of those affected. It also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
Saudi Arabia Airport Attack Kills Two, Injures Eight
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted on the evening of October 21. Its initial statement reported one death and eight injuries, along with property damage that authorities are continuing to assess.
GACA subsequently revised the death toll to two, identifying the victims as a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident.
The incident is among a series of recent attacks targeting civilian aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia. Authorities have also reported attacks affecting other airports in the Kingdom, including incidents involving airports in Jazan and Najran and separate attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports.
Injured Include Residents of Five Nationalities
According to the reported casualty details, eight people were injured in the Dammam airport attack. They include a Saudi citizen and residents from India, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nepal.
The injuries range from minor to critical. All those injured have been taken to several hospitals for medical treatment.
Airport Operations Resume After Attack
GACA said it was coordinating with security authorities and other relevant agencies to assess the damage and ensure the safety of passengers and airport employees.
Airport operations have since resumed, and air traffic has returned to normal, according to the information provided by the authorities.
The Indian Embassy continues to gather details concerning the affected Indian nationals and is reaching out to their families as further information becomes available.
