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Second Indian national dies from October Riyadh airport attack injuries
An Indian national injured in the October 10 attack at Riyadh's airport has succumbed to his wounds, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed. The death marks the second fatality among Indian citizens from the incident.
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The Indian Embassy in Riyadh announced the death through a post on social media platform X, extending condolences to the bereaved family. The victim was among those injured when armed assailants targeted Riyadh's main airport on October 10.
Details regarding the circumstances of the attack and the identity of those responsible have not been disclosed in the embassy's statement. The incident resulted in multiple casualties and injuries among travelers and airport personnel.
The death underscores the ongoing impact of the attack on Indian nationals caught in the incident. The embassy has been coordinating with Saudi authorities and providing consular assistance to affected Indian citizens and their families.
This marks the second confirmed death among Indian nationals from the October 10 attack, highlighting the serious nature of the security incident at one of the Kingdom's critical infrastructure facilities.