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Indian Man on Umrah Trip Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack
A deadly attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured 309. Indian IT professional Mohammed Yousuf, 46, later died from his injuries. His wife and three children were also injured
Riyadh Airport Attack: Indian IT Professional Dies, Family Injured
A deadly attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
According to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority, the attack killed 12 people and injured 309 others. The victims included Saudi citizens and people from other countries, including India. One of the injured Indians later died in hospital on Sunday.
Who Was the Indian Victim?
The deceased was identified as Mohammed Yousuf, a 46-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad, Telangana.
Yousuf was travelling with his family for the Umrah pilgrimage, a religious journey to Mecca. At around 3 pm local time on Saturday, the family was waiting near a check-in area at Riyadh airport when the attack occurred. He suffered serious injuries. His wife and three children were also injured. The attack damaged parts of the airport, and reports said a section of the roof fell during the incident.
Indian Embassy Offers Assistance
India’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed Yousuf’s death on Sunday. The embassy said it was in contact with his family and would provide assistance, including arrangements to bring his remains back to India.
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, expressed his condolences and said the Indian Embassy was supporting the family. The Indian government condemned the attack, stating that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable.
What Is the Condition of the Other Injured Indians?
In an update on Monday, the Indian Embassy said three Indian nationals injured in the attack were in intensive care but were stable. Two others were receiving treatment in regular hospital wards, while the remaining injured Indians had been discharged.
The embassy said it was continuing to coordinate with Saudi authorities and assist those affected.
Further Attack on Riyadh Airport
A further attack targeted the airport on Sunday, 11 October, causing more injuries. Saudi authorities reported that another projectile struck the passenger terminal.
In a separate update, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said a Pakistani national was killed and 11 people were injured in the Sunday attack. Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh airport, as the wider regional conflict continues.
Authorities are assessing the damage and responding to the attacks. The incidents have raised further concerns about the safety of civilians and airport operations in Saudi Arabia.