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Hyderabad man killed in Riyadh airport attack; sons injured
A Hyderabad resident was killed and his two sons sustained injuries in an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Riyadh. The family was traveling to Madinah following completion of Umrah when the incident occurred.
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The victim, a resident of Hyderabad, was fatally wounded during the airport assault while traveling with his family. His two sons were injured in the same incident, while his wife and daughter escaped unharmed. The family had recently completed the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah and was making their way to Madinah when the attack took place at the Saudi Arabian airport.
Besides the immediate family members, the victim's aunt was also present at the airport and sustained head injuries during the incident. She is reported to have received medical attention for her wounds.
The attack at one of the Middle East's major aviation hubs underscores security concerns at international airports in the region. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances of the attack or the identities of those responsible. The incident has sent shockwaves among Indian pilgrims and expatriate communities with ties to Saudi Arabia.