Hyderabad Man Killed in Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
· World · Indian Express, India Today, Al Jazeera
Mohammed Yusuf Ali, a resident of Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad, was killed when a portion of the roof at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh collapsed during a Houthi attack. Ali was part of a 13-member family group travelling for Umrah when the incident occurred. Several of his family members, including his sons and aunt, sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. The attack, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, is the deadliest in the Gulf region since the Iran War began this February. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has pledged assistance to the affected family.
Why it matters
The death of an Indian national in a major regional conflict highlights the risks to Indian citizens travelling through Gulf transit hubs amid escalating hostilities.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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