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Hyderabad man killed in missile strike on Riyadh airport during Umrah
A Hyderabad resident was killed in a missile attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital while performing Umrah with his family. Two of his sons sustained injuries in the incident.
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Yusuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, was among those killed in a missile strike targeting King Fahd International Airport in Riyadh on Friday. Ali had travelled to Saudi Arabia with his family to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah when the attack occurred.
Ali's two sons sustained injuries in the incident. His son Amaan suffered a knee injury and underwent surgical intervention to address the damage. His other son, Wasey, is currently receiving medical treatment for a leg injury sustained during the attack.
The missile strike on the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital marked an escalation in regional tensions. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of Indian pilgrims and expatriates in the Kingdom during periods of heightened military activity in the region.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia were expected to coordinate with local authorities regarding assistance to affected Indian nationals and their families. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack and ongoing investigations by Saudi authorities remained unclear at the time of reporting.