Kamareddy native succumbs to injuries after more than three weeks in intensive care; family opts for burial in Saudi Arabia
PRAVASISAMWAD.COM
An Indian national from Telangana, Sheikh Saeed, who was critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday.
Saeed, a native of Kamareddy district, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in a Riyadh hospital. His death takes the number of Indian fatalities in the attack to two, while the overall death toll has risen to 14.
The 36-year-old was working at a Starbucks outlet inside the airport when the attack occurred. He had been living in Saudi Arabia for nearly 12 years and was admitted to hospital in a critical condition following the incident.
According to reports, Saeed hailed from Sailani Baba Colony in Kamareddy. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, who live in Telangana. His brothers are also employed in Saudi Arabia.
-
The family has consented to his burial in Riyadh, where he had been residing
-
The Indian Embassy has been coordinating with the family and Saudi authorities to facilitate the necessary funeral arrangements
In a statement on social media, the Indian Embassy expressed grief over the death and conveyed its condolences to Saeed’s family and friends. The mission said it had remained in contact with the family and would continue to extend assistance.
Saeed’s death follows that of Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a 46-year-old software professional from Hyderabad, who died after sustaining injuries in the same attack. Ali was also buried in Riyadh.
The October 10 attack on the airport, reportedly carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, killed several people and injured hundreds, according to media reports.
The Indian Embassy has also been monitoring the condition of other Indian nationals injured in the incident. An Indian national from Kerala remains in intensive care, with his condition reported to be stable.
The attack has raised concerns among the Indian expatriate community in Saudi Arabia, particularly those working in critical infrastructure and public facilities.
