King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFZAL KHAN MAHEEN / Shutterstock.com The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said that an Indian citizen was killed and two others were injured in an attack that took place last night (Wednesday, October 21) at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Authorities are working to clarify the details of the incident and to contact the families of the victims.
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has announced that, according to information received from Saudi authorities, an Indian national was among the two killed in the attack at Dammam airport that took place last night. In addition, two Indian nationals were injured in the incident.
The embassy said it is working to clarify further details and contact the victims' families. The embassy also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and his loved ones, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Several airlines have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia this month, and some even to Dubai, due to the security situation in the region. Others that had recently suspended their flights have extended their suspensions, mainly due to Houthi attacks and threats against countries in the region.