One Indian national died and two others were injured in an attack on Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport.
“Over the past week, about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have travelled from Saudi Arabia back to India on available flights. This is in addition to more than 10,000 normal Umrah pilgrims who were booked on the available flights and have travelled back to India over the past week,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. 24×7 control rooms have been established,” he added.
The Indian embassy in Riyadh…will provide all possible assistance,” said ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement. On Indians stranded in Mecca and Medina, the ministry said it’s actively engaging with concerned airlines and tour operators to facilitate the early return of affected pilgrims. India has condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. “These attacks have unfortunately resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wish speedy recovery to those injured. The victim has not been identified by Saudi authorities so far. “Our embassy and consulate, with the support from community volunteers are extending all possible welfare assistance.