'Four Indians still in ICU': MEA condemns attack on Saudi airport, oil facilities

NEW DELHI: Four Indians injured in an October 10 attack in Saudi Arabia remain hospitalised, including four in intensive care, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The ministry condemned the recent attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure, including an assault on Aramco headquarters, and called for an immediate halt to such strikes.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 12 people were injured in the October 10 incident. One of them later died. His last rites were performed in Riyadh, as wished by his family, with assistance from the Indian embassy. Of the 11 surviving injured people, three have been discharged, while eight remain in hospital, including four in the ICU."Embassy officials are regularly visiting them and staying in touch with their families," Jaiswal said, adding that India remained committed to ensuring the welfare of its nationals abroad.MEA condemns attacks, stands with Saudi ArabiaCondemning the latest attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jaiswal said India stood in solidarity with the country's people and government."There has been a string of attacks in Saudi Arabia, including yesterday’s attack on Aramco headquarters. We condemn all such attacks on civilian infrastructure and call for them to cease immediately. They are totally unacceptable. We stand in solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty and hope for a return to peace and normalcy in the region," he said.Flights disrupted, embassy issues advisoriesThe attacks have also disrupted flight schedules, affecting Indian carriers and passengers travelling to and from Saudi Arabia."Flight schedules have been disrupted following attacks on airports, impacting Indian carriers, particularly flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, Medina and Jeddah," Jaiswal said.The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in regular contact with the Indian community. It has issued advisories and is providing updated information to travellers and passengers stranded by the disruptions."Our embassy in Saudi Arabia is in regular touch with the Indian community and has issued advisories for their welfare. The embassy is providing updated information to travellers and those stranded," Jaiswal said.Attacks raise security concernsThe latest developments come amid a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including airports and oil infrastructure. Yemen's Houthi rebels sent out missles and drones striking Saudi locations and emergency facilities.The attacks have raised concerns over the security of critical infrastructure and the impact on civilian travel. India has urged an immediate halt to attacks on civilian facilities while its embassy continues to assist affected Indian nationals.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.