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Iranian Missile Hits Saudi Arabia: Indian Embassy Rejects Reports of Indian Citizen’s Death
Riyadh: March 9, 2026
Amid Iran-US-Israel war, missile strike on Saudi’s Al Kharg city sparked concerns. Indian Embassy strongly denied reports claiming an Indian killed.
Embassy clarified Monday morning on X: No Indian died in Al Kharg residential area incident. One Indian injured, under hospital treatment. Counselor Y Sabir visited hospital Sunday night, checked condition.
Earlier Saudi Civil Defense said two foreigners killed—one Indian, one Bangladeshi; 12 Bangladeshis injured. Embassy confirmed Indian safe, only injured.
Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan urged community vigilance. Embassy steps:
24/7 Control Room for emergencies.
Flights normal: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam to India operating.
Follow local Saudi safety guidelines.
Govt/Embassy monitoring to ensure safety of lakhs of Indians in region.
