One of the two Indian nationals injured in Wednesday’s attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, has been discharged from hospital, while the other was expected to be discharged on Friday, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said in its latest update.
ππ©ππππ/πππ―π’π¬π¨π«π² ππ ππππ¨πππ« ππππ, ππππ π‘π«π¬. β‘οΈ One Indian national tragically lost his life in the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on 21 October. The Embassy is in touch with his family and is extending all necessary assistance to facilitate the transportation of his mortal remains to India. β‘οΈ Among the two Indian nationals injured in the Dammam airport attack, one person was discharged on Oct 22 and the other is expected to be discharged today from the hospital. β‘οΈ One Indian national who was injured in the attack on the Shaybah oil field in Eastern Province was discharged from the hospital on Oct 22. β‘οΈ Among the Indian nationals injured in the attack on Riyadh Airport on 10 October, two are currently receiving treatment in the ICU, while two others remain in the normal ward. Seven injured Indian nationals have been discharged from the hospital to date. One Indian national had unfortunately lost his life in the attack. His funeral was held in Riyadh on 12 October. β‘οΈ We thank the Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured. β‘οΈ The Indian community is urged to take due precautions and abide by Saudi laws especially those relating to not taking or sharing photos or videos of interceptions, impact sites etc.
β India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 23, 2026
In an advisory issued at 5 pm on Friday, the Embassy said it was in contact with the family of the Indian national killed in the attack and was providing all necessary assistance to facilitate the transportation of his mortal remains to India.
The Embassy also reported progress in the recovery of an Indian national injured in a separate attack on the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabiaβs Eastern Province. The individual was discharged from hospital on Thursday, the advisory stated.
Four Indians remain hospitalised after Riyadh airport attack
The Embassy also shared an update on Indian nationals injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadh Airport.
Two of the injured Indians are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU), while two others remain in a general ward, according to the advisory.
Seven injured Indian nationals have been discharged from hospital so far. One Indian national died following the Riyadh airport attack, and his funeral was held in Riyadh on October 12.
The Embassy thanked Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indians.
Embassy urges Indians to follow Saudi laws
Amid continuing security concerns, the Indian Embassy urged members of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia to take necessary precautions and comply with local laws.
It specifically cautioned Indian nationals against taking or sharing photographs and videos of interceptions, impact sites and related incidents.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia continue to be actively engaged with airlines concerned and tour operators to facilitate the early return of Indian pilgrims who are stuck in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India from Saudi Arabia over the past week and over 10,000 normal Umrah pilgrims have also travelled back to India.
(With IANS inputs)
