Cairo/Dubai, Oct 12: A projectile struck a passenger terminal at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile attack killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300.
Saudi authorities reported injuries in Sunday’s incident, which targeted the airport complex housing terminals 3 and 4, used for domestic flights.
Subsequent reports said a Pakistani national was killed and 11 others injured in the latest attack. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks and other strikes.
Separately, an Indian national, who was injured in Saturday’s missile attack, died on Sunday, taking the death toll from that strike to at least 13, the Indian Embassy said.
In an update, the embassy said 10 other Indian nationals were injured in the attack. Three were in intensive care but stable, while two remained admitted to regular hospital wards. The remaining injured Indians had been discharged.
“We thank the Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indian nationals and assure the families that the Embassy will provide all possible support,” the mission said.
Embassy officials visited all hospitals where the injured Indians were being treated. The mission was also in touch with the deceased’s family to facilitate the early repatriation of the mortal remains.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief over the Indian national’s death.
“Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance,” Jaishankar said in a social media post.
The embassy issued additional contact details for queries concerning the injured Indians. Besides its 24-hour toll-free helpline, 8002471234, for calls within Saudi Arabia, people can contact the mission at +966-11-488469 or send WhatsApp messages to +966-536216082.
The mission also said Akasa Air had extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until October 13.
India strongly condemned the repeated attacks on civilian targets and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, describing them as “completely unacceptable” and calling for an immediate halt.
The October 10 attack was the latest in a series of strikes targeting the airport in recent days. Saudi Arabia has blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the attacks.