Riyadh, October 22: An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, while two other Indians were among eight people injured, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The Indian Embassy said it was gathering further information and contacting the affected families as Saudi aviation authorities assessed the damage and confirmed the resumption of airport operations.
The attack occurred on Wednesday evening. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) identified the deceased as an Indian resident and a Saudi citizen, confirming that the death toll had risen to two following the identification of an additional fatality.
According to GACA, the injured include two Indians, two Yemenis, two Bangladeshis, one Nepalese national and one Saudi citizen. Their conditions range from minor to critical, and they are receiving treatment at different hospitals.
The Indian Embassy, in a statement posted on X, acknowledged the casualties and said it was working to establish further details about the affected nationals.
The Embassy expressed condolences to the families of those killed and conveyed wishes for the recovery of the injured.
Indian diplomatic officials have also been visiting hospitals where Indian nationals are undergoing treatment. The Embassy said its personnel remain in contact with their families and are providing necessary assistance.
Meanwhile, Saudi aviation authorities said they were coordinating with relevant agencies to assess damage to the airport, inspect the safety of its facilities and implement measures to protect passengers and airport personnel.
GACA confirmed that flight operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal following the incident.
The attack comes amid security concerns that had already prompted the Indian Embassy to issue precautionary advice to Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia.
In an advisory issued on Sunday, the Embassy urged community members to remain cautious under the prevailing circumstances and seek immediate shelter in the event of an aerial attack.
It advised people to move inside a building or into an interior room away from windows and avoid filming, publishing or circulating photographs, videos or other information relating to ongoing incidents.
The advisory also emphasised personal safety during aerial threats.
Saudi authorities have not provided details in the statements cited about who carried out the airport attack or the means used.
The Indian Embassy continues to coordinate assistance for the affected nationals as authorities examine the circumstances and consequences of the incident.
