Indian national killed in missile attack in Riyadh, 3rd Indian to die in Saudi Arabia since Feb 28

An Indian national has been killed in a missile attack on Riyadh on Wednesday. It is not yet clear whether the victim was directly hit or died due to debris from an intercepted missile.

Confirming the development, the Indian embassy in Riyadh issued a statement expressing condolences. “The Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic demise of an Indian national in Riyadh due to recent events on March 18th,” it said.

The mission added that it is in contact with the family and local authorities. “We remain…