India Urges Restoration of Peace After Attacks in Saudi Arabia

India has strongly criticised the continuing attacks on civilians and energy sites in Saudi Arabia and has called for an early restoration of peace and normalcy in the region. The attacks in question targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oil field of state-run Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement that the attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure were deeply regrettable. The ministry noted that the October 21 strikes on the Dammam airport and the Shaybah oil field had caused civilian deaths and injuries. It described such violence as unacceptable and urged that it be stopped immediately.

The ministry confirmed that one Indian national lost their life and two others were injured at Dammam airport. It also said another Indian national was injured in the Shaybah oil field attack. The Indian government conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the swift recovery of those who were hurt.

It added that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh was coordinating with Saudi authorities and would extend all possible support to the affected Indian nationals.

India reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, saying that New Delhi stands with the Saudi government and people as they work to protect their territory and citizens. The ministry expressed the hope that peace would return to the region as early as possible.

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia had reported that one Indian citizen was killed and two others injured in the Dammam airport attack on Wednesday. It said it was seeking more information and remained in contact with the families concerned.

In a message posted on X, the embassy said Saudi authorities had reported two deaths in the airport attack, one of them an Indian national, along with two injured Indian nationals. It expressed sympathy and prayers for the bereaved family.

Separately, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that two people, including one Indian and one Saudi national, were killed in the Wednesday attack on King Fahd International Airport.