Second Injured Indian Succumbs in ICU as Overall Death Toll Rises to 14

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Wednesday that a second Indian national critically injured in the October 10 strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). The victim's passing elevates the Indian death toll from the airport incident to two and raises the overall fatality count from the tragic assault to 14. According to casualty reports initially compiled by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the attack on the capital's premier aviation gateway had initially claimed 12 lives on site and left 309 travelers and personnel wounded, prompting an extensive emergency medical mobilization across specialized hospitals in Riyadh.

Embassy Extends Full Repatriation Support and Consular Assistance to Bereaved Kin

In an official public condolence statement issued on social media platform X, the Indian diplomatic mission in Riyadh conveyed profound sorrow, noting that consular teams had stood firmly beside the victim's family from the first day of his hospitalization. Reaffirming complete administrative and diplomatic backing, the Embassy stated that it remains in close communication with the bereaved relatives to execute their final wishes. The mission assured that should the family choose to bring the mortal remains back to India, officials will handle all documentation and logistics for swift repatriation, or alternatively provide every necessary consular and administrative arrangement if they opt to perform the final rites locally within Saudi Arabia.

First Indian Victim Laid to Rest in Riyadh Following October 10 Air Hub Strike

This latest death follows the earlier loss of another Indian national, identified as Mohammed Yusuf Ali, who sustained fatal wounds during the same strike on King Khalid International Airport. In accordance with his family’s formal consent and instructions, Ali’s funeral ceremonies were performed in Riyadh on October 12, 2026, where the Indian Ambassador alongside senior embassy diplomats attended the last rites in person to pay their respects. Indian consular authorities continue to liaise with local healthcare officials and Saudi civil defense agencies to oversee the recovery of remaining hospitalized patients, ensuring comprehensive care and institutional relief for Indian nationals affected by the airport incident.