New Delhi, Oct 22: New Delhi on Thursday strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field on October 21, which resulted in civilian casualties.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said one Indian national was killed and two others were injured in the attack on Dammam airport, while another Indian national was injured in the attack on the Shaybah oil field.
“We convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wish speedy recovery to those injured,” the MEA said, adding that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh was in contact with Saudi authorities and would provide all possible assistance.
The ministry said: “We also reiterate that the attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately. We stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest.”
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia aaso confirmed that one Indian national was killed and two were injured in the attack on Dammam airport on Wednesday. “We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families,” it said.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack killed a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident and injured eight others.
The injured were receiving treatment for wounds ranging from minor to severe, it said, adding that damage assessments were under way and airport operations and air traffic had returned to normal. Separately, Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said a drone had been intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh.
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