Saudi Arabia (Rajeev Sharma): One Indian national was among two people killed in an attack at Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport on Wednesday night, while two other Indian nationals sustained injuries, according to information shared by Indian authorities.
The Indian side said Saudi authorities had confirmed the casualties and that efforts were underway to establish further details about the incident and contact the families of those affected.
Expressing condolences over the deaths, Indian authorities conveyed their sympathies to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in the affected area, although further details about the circumstances of the attack, the identities of the victims and the nature of the injuries have not yet been confirmed in the information released.
Officials are working to gather additional information and communicate with the families of the deceased and injured Indians.
Further details about the attack, including its cause and the circumstances surrounding the casualties, are awaited.
