Attack at Riyadh airport kills Hyderabad man

Mohammed Yousuf, a forty six year old IT professional from Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad, was killed in an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October tenth.

Family was travelling to Madinah after Umrah

Yousuf had travelled from Hyderabad to Saudi Arabia about a week ago with his family to perform Umrah. They were waiting at the airport to travel to Madinah when the attack occurred.

Two sons injured, one requires knee surgery

Yousuf's two sons sustained injuries in the attack. One son is undergoing knee surgery. His other son lost three toes and is also hospitalised.

Wife and daughter safe, aunt injured

Yousuf's wife and daughter are safe. His aunt, who was travelling with the family, sustained head injuries but is out of danger.

How Yousuf died in the attack

Yousuf sustained critical injuries after debris fell on him during the attack. He suffered severe injuries to his legs and briefly regained consciousness before suffering a suspected heart attack.

Owaisi confirms death, seeks embassy help

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed Yousuf's death on Sunday, October eleventh. He said he was in contact with Yousuf's brother in law in Riyadh and the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy.

“I am in touch with Yousuf's brother in law in Riyadh and the DCM has assured me that they're taking care.”

Attack kills twelve, injures three hundred nine

According to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, the attack at King Khalid International Airport left twelve people dead and three hundred nine injured. Airport operations were temporarily suspended.

Saudi coalition blames Houthis, vows response

The Saudi led coalition attributed the attack to Yemen's Houthi movement and announced it would respond. India condemned the attack and called for an immediate end to strikes targeting civilians.