New Delhi : capital of saudi arabia Riyadh The Government of India has strongly condemned the horrific attack targeting the strategically important ‘King Khalid International Airport’. India has sent a clear message that such attacks on innocent civilians and critical civil infrastructure are not acceptable under any circumstances and must be stopped immediately. 12 people have died tragically in this cowardly attack, while 309 others are said to be seriously injured. India has said that it stands in full solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia in this difficult and stressful time, and also expressed hope that peace and stability will soon be restored in the region. This attack has taken place at a time when the military conflict between Yemen’s Houthi group and Saudi Arabia over airports and other important targets is continuously increasing.
‘Attacks on civilian targets are completely unacceptable’ – India’s strong stance
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an official statement Riyadh Expressed deep concern over the continuous attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the last few days. Specially mentioning this major attack on October 10, the Ministry said that in these attacks, not only innocent people have lost their lives, but a large number of people have been injured and there has also been huge damage to property. The Ministry of External Affairs has said in strong words that repeated targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable and this trend must be stopped immediately. India has expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in this accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
India stands firmly with the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia
In this official statement, India has reiterated its full support for protecting the regional sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India stands in solidarity with the Saudi government in every situation. India has full hope that through diplomatic efforts, peace and normalcy can be restored in the region as soon as possible. Analysts believe that this strong diplomatic statement by India has come at a time when the military conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels is at its peak and concerns about regional stability have increased at the international level due to attacks on sensitive targets like airports.
12 killed and 309 injured in the attack, many foreign nationals also included
According to data received from the Civil Aviation Authority of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon Riyadh A total of 12 people lost their lives in this planned attack on the King Khalid International Airport, while 309 people were seriously injured. The dead included 4 local citizens of Saudi Arabia and foreign residents from 8 different countries. The foreign nationals include two people from Bangladesh and one citizen each from America, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. According to local officials, all the injured were immediately admitted to different hospitals in the capital, where the condition of some still remains critical.
Airport operations suspended for some time due to security check
Immediately after the deadly attack, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority temporarily halted the entire operation of the airport as a precautionary measure. According to officials, this emergency decision was taken to accurately assess the damage caused to the airport and to carry out all mandatory technical safety checks with utmost care. After such an incident at a very sensitive and important civil facility like the airport, special precautions are being taken for the safety of passengers and employees.
‘Airports and ports should be kept out of the conflict’
After this entire incident, a statement has also been issued by the Houthi group, in which it has been said that they are ready for any such agreement or negotiation with Saudi Arabia, so that airports, sea ports and other important bases related to humanitarian aid can be kept completely out of the scope of the increasing military conflict. This statement of the Houthi group has come at a time when the series of attacks and retaliation between the two sides is continuously increasing. Serious global questions have arisen regarding the safety of common people due to civilian facilities being made battlefields.
Saudi Arabia retaliates with air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
On the other hand, ‘Al-Masirah TV’, controlled by the Houthi group, claimed in its report on Saturday that in response, Saudi Arabia has launched a new series of intense air and missile attacks on Houthi-controlled areas inside Yemen. According to the report, in these retaliatory attacks the capital of Yemen Sana Yemen’s international airports, areas around the strategically important ‘Bab al-Mandeb’ strait and several northern provinces of Yemen have been targeted. However, the full details of the actual damage caused by these retaliatory military actions have not yet been revealed. Amidst all these tense developments, India’s strong message has once again made it clear that immediate cessation of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure is the first requirement to restore peace in the region.
