Indian citizen killed, two Indians injured in Dammam airport attack

Attack Details

An Indian national was killed and another two people were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday night. The strike also left another person dead, bringing the death toll to two.

Injuries and Response

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said eight people were hurt. The injured include two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents, one Nepalese resident and one Saudi citizen. Some victims are in serious condition. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the deaths and said it is checking the condition of the injured, coordinating with Saudi authorities and contacting the families. No identity details for the deceased have been released.

Earlier Incident

The embassy recalled that on October 10 an Indian national from Hyderabad named Yousuf died after being injured in a Houthi drone and missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Context

Airport attacks in the region have risen after the Yemen conflict expanded, prompting heightened security measures at major travel hubs.