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Second Indian national dies after Riyadh airport attack

The death toll from the October 10 King Khalid International Airport attack has risen to 14 following the death of another Indian national.

A second Indian national who was critically injured during the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday.

According to The Hindu, the embassy shared on X that the individual passed away in the intensive care unit (ICU).

The embassy stated it would provide all possible assistance to either bring the mortal remains to India or arrange a funeral in Riyadh, depending on the family's wishes.

The first Indian victim, Mohammed Yousuf Ali, was killed in the attack and his funeral was held in Riyadh on October 12.

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation initially reported 12 fatalities and 309 injuries in the attack. The death toll rose to 13 after the first Indian national died and has now increased to 14.

Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, although the group has not officially claimed responsibility.

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