Riyadh Airport Attack | Hyderabad, Nov. 5: A 36-year-old Indian national from Telangana, critically injured in the October 10 attack at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia, has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed.
The deceased is Shaik Sayeed, a native of Kamareddy. His death takes the toll among Indians to two.
Riyadh Airport Attack
The embassy said in a post on X that another Indian national critically injured in the attack had passed away. It said it had been by the family’s side throughout and conveyed condolences to the family and friends. The embassy also assured the family of all possible help to bring his mortal remains to India or arrange his funeral in Riyadh, depending on their wishes.
With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the 10 October attack on Riyadh airport, has passed away in ICU.
We have been by his family’s side throughout, and we remain with them now. We convey heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.
We will extend all possible assistance to bring his mortal remains home to India or funeral in Riyadh as per the wishes of the family.
@MEAIndia
@diaspora_india— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) November 4, 2026
Sayeed’s relatives also confirmed the death. He had remained in the intensive care unit (ICU) of King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital in Riyadh since the attack, in extremely critical condition.
Who was Shaik Sayeed of Kamareddy
Sayeed hailed from Saini Baba Colony in Kamareddy and had lived in Saudi Arabia for nearly 12 years. He had worked at a Starbucks outlet at Riyadh International Airport for the past few years. His brothers have also worked in Saudi Arabia for several years. His mother, wife and sisters-in-law live in Telangana.
His death follows that of 46-year-old Mohammed Yousuf Ali of Hyderabad, who died in the missile attack on the same day. The strike also injured Yousuf’s two sons, who are still being treated in Riyadh. The elder son underwent knee surgery, and doctors had to amputate some toes on the younger son’s foot.
According to the source, the attack killed 13 people from various countries and injured more than 300.
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