Indian National Among Two Killed, Two Others Injured in Attack on Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia

An Indian national was among two people killed, while two other Indian nationals were among eight people injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Thursday.

The incident has raised concerns over the safety of civilians and foreign nationals in the region. According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, eight people sustained injuries in the attack, with some reported to be in serious condition.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the deaths and injuries involving Indian nationals and said it was working to establish further details about the incident.

Indian Embassy Confirms Death and Injuries

The Indian Embassy said that Saudi authorities had informed it that one Indian national was among the two people who lost their lives in the attack.

“Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured,” the embassy said in its post on X.

The embassy added that it was ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured,” it said.

The embassy has not provided further details about the identities of the Indian nationals involved.

Eight People Injured in the Attack

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that eight people were injured in the incident. According to the authority, the injured included nationals and residents from several countries.

The group comprised one Saudi citizen, two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents and one Nepalese resident.

The authority also indicated that some of the injured were in serious condition. Further information about their medical conditions was not immediately available.

The incident has affected people from multiple nationalities, highlighting the wider impact of the attack on the airport and those present in the area.

Embassy in Touch With Affected Families

Following confirmation of the casualties, the Indian Embassy said it was contacting the families of the affected nationals and seeking additional information from Saudi authorities.

The embassy’s efforts are expected to help establish further details about the victims and provide assistance to the families concerned.

The incident has prompted renewed attention to the safety of Indian nationals living and working in Saudi Arabia, which hosts a large Indian expatriate community.

Further Details Awaited

While Saudi authorities have confirmed the number of people killed and injured, additional details about the circumstances of the attack and the identities of those affected remain awaited.

The condition of the injured, including the two Indian nationals, is also a matter of concern as authorities continue to gather information.

The Indian Embassy has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available from Saudi authorities.