The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has clarified that no Indian national was killed in the recent projectile strike in Saudi Arabia, contradicting earlier reports that suggested an Indian citizen had died in the incident.
The clarification came a day after Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency stated that two people — an Indian national and a Bangladeshi national — had been killed in the strike that occurred in Al Kharj.
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In an official statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy said that while no Indian fatalities were reported, one Indian national sustained injuries in the attack and is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj.
“It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue,” the statement said.
The Embassy further informed that Counsellor (Community Welfare) Y Sabir visited Al Kharj late on Sunday night and met the injured Indian national to assess the situation and extend support.
The incident had initially raised concerns among the Indian community in the region after reports of casualties emerged, but the Embassy’s clarification confirmed that no Indian lives were lost in the strike.
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