"Matter Of Relief": India Says No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike
"Matter Of Relief": India Says No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike
M.U.H
09/03/202632
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has clarified that no Indian national died in the projectile strike in Saudi Arabia, a day after the Middle Eastern country's civil defence agency said two people - one Indian national and a Bangladeshi national - were killed. According to the Indian Embassy, an Indian national was injured in the attack and is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj.
"It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue," the Embassy said in a statement on X.
Counsellor (Community Welfare) Y Sabir visited Al Kharj late last night and met the injured Indian national, the Embassy added.
The Saudi's civil defence agency had earlier said that an Indian and a Bangladeshi national were killed by an unspecified "military projectile" that hit a residential area. However, it was clarified later by the agency that two Bangladeshis died, and 12 more, including an Indian national, were injured.
Al Kharj Governorate is home to a massive air base and has been targeted repeatedly over the past week as Iran struck the Gulf after Israel and the US' joint attack on Tehran on February 28.
Advisory for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia
The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia earlier issued an advisory for its citizens to continue to remain vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines, and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.
"The Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah and its outsourced services through VFS, are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as and when necessary. Consular Camps are being undertaken on a regular basis," the advisory said.
"A number of air carriers continue to operate between Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam and Indian destinations. Both Indian and Saudi carriers have resumed normal scheduled operations in Jeddah and Madinah. Indian nationals wishing to travel to India may avail these flights, after checking availability," it added.
The mission also posted emergency contacts for its nationals.
