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Death toll from Riyadh airport attack rises to 14

A second Indian national has died from injuries sustained in an October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport.

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At a glance

  • Death toll from October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport reaches 14
  • A second Indian national has died from injuries sustained in the incident
  • 309 people were injured in the attack
  • Indian Embassy offering assistance with repatriation or funeral arrangements

The death toll from an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has reached 14, according to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. Another Indian national who was critically injured in the October 10 incident has died in intensive care, the embassy said in a statement.

The attack left 309 people injured in total. The Indian Embassy said it would assist with repatriating the deceased's remains to India or arranging a funeral in Riyadh according to the family's wishes.

Why it matters

The airport attack represents a significant security incident affecting a major international transportation hub and resulting in substantial casualties.

Original reporting

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