A man in Hyderabad was killed and two sons were injured in the attack on the airport in Riyadh
A 46-year-old IT professional from Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad was killed in the attack at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while his two sons sustained injuries, one of which required knee surgery. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi arrived in X and confirmed the death on Sunday (October 11) and sought help from the Indian embassy for the family.
The deceased, identified as Mohammed Yousuf, had traveled from Hyderabad to Saudi Arabia with his family about a week ago to perform Umrah. The family was reportedly waiting at the airport to travel to Medina when the attack took place on Saturday (October 10).
According to preliminary information, Yousuf sustained critical injuries after debris fell on him during the attack. He reportedly suffered severe leg injuries and briefly regained consciousness before suffering a suspected heart attack. However, the exact medical cause of his death has not been officially confirmed.
Owaisi gave an update on the status of the family, saying that Yousuf’s death has been confirmed and that one of his sons is undergoing knee surgery. His other son was also hospitalized and lost three toes in the attack.
He clarified that Yousuf’s wife and daughter are safe. The family was also accompanied by Yousuf’s aunt, who suffered a head injury but was out of danger.
Owaisi said he was in touch with Yousuf’s brother-in-law in Riyadh and spoke to the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy, who assured him that the family was being taken care of.
“I am in touch with Yousuf’s brother-in-law in Riyadh and have been assured by the DCM that they will take care of it,” Owaisi wrote on X, urging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ensure that all possible assistance is provided to the family.
UPDATE: It has been confirmed that Yousuf sahab died in the attack. Innalilahi wa inna ilahir rajioon. His son is in knee surgery, another son is in the hospital with 3 toes amputated. His daughter and wife are safe. His aunt (chachi) was with them and sustained a head injury but is out of danger. I am in contact with Yousuf’s brother-in-law in Riyadh and have been assured by DCM that they will take care of it. @DrSJaishankar the family should be given all possible help. The family hails from Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad.
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) October 11, 2026
Yousuf, who was employed as an IT professional in Riyadh, reportedly visited Hyderabad every two to three months and worked remotely during his visits. His elder son was engaged in Hifz, the memorization of the Quran, while his younger son recently appeared for the National Eligibility Test (NEET). His daughter is a student at the school.
According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Civil Aviation, the attack at King Khalid International Airport left 12 dead and 309 injured. Airport operations were temporarily suspended on Saturday to assess the damage and check the safety of the facility.
The Saudi-led coalition attributed the attack to Yemen’s Houthi movement and said it would respond. India condemned the attack and called for an immediate end to strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Published – 12 Oct 2026 01:27 IST