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Hyderabad families uneasy after Riyadh airport attack raises safety concerns
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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The recent attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has left many families in Hyderabad worried about the safety of relatives traveling to Saudi Arabia.
A coordinated assault on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport earlier this week resulted in dozens of casualties and prompted heightened security alerts across Saudi Arabia. Among the passengers were several Indian expatriates and pilgrims, some of whom are scheduled to return to Hyderabad in the coming days.
The news has reverberated through Hyderabad’s Indian community, where families with relatives in the Gulf are expressing heightened anxiety. Local community groups report an increase in calls to consular helplines and a surge in inquiries about travel advisories.
Officials at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh have issued standard safety reminders, urging Indian nationals to stay informed through official channels and avoid crowded areas. While no Indian casualties have been confirmed, the incident has sparked broader concerns about the security of outbound travel to the Middle East.
In Hyderabad, senior members of the Telangana Muslim Welfare Association have called for a meeting with local authorities to discuss support mechanisms for affected families, emphasizing the need for timely information and counselling services.
The news has reverberated through Hyderabad’s Indian community, where families with relatives in the Gulf are expressing heightened anxiety. Local community groups report an increase in calls to consular helplines and a surge in inquiries about travel advisories.
Officials at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh have issued standard safety reminders, urging Indian nationals to stay informed through official channels and avoid crowded areas. While no Indian casualties have been confirmed, the incident has sparked broader concerns about the security of outbound travel to the Middle East.
In Hyderabad, senior members of the Telangana Muslim Welfare Association have called for a meeting with local authorities to discuss support mechanisms for affected families, emphasizing the need for timely information and counselling services.