India calls Saudi attacks ‘unacceptable’, urges cease

India has condemned a series of attacks in Saudi Arabia, including the October 13 attack on Aramco headquarters, calling them “totally unacceptable”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said the attacks on airports had disrupted flight schedules, affecting Indian carriers operating flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, Medina and Jeddah.

“We condemn all such attacks on civilian infrastructure and call for them to cease immediately. They are totally unacceptable,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

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India expressed solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia in defending the country's sovereignty and called for a return to peace and normalcy in the region.

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is in regular contact with the Indian community and has issued advisories for their welfare. It is also providing updated information to travellers and people stranded due to flight disruptions.

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The MEA said an attack on October 10 injured 12 people, one of whom later died. The deceased person's last rites were performed in Riyadh, as requested by the family, with assistance from the Indian Embassy.

Of the 11 other injured people, three have been discharged from hospital, while eight remain admitted, including four in the intensive care unit (ICU). Embassy officials are visiting the injured and staying in touch with their families.

“We remain committed to doing our best for the welfare and well-being of our nationals abroad,” Jaiswal said.