Hyderabad: A Telangana man injured in the Oct 10 attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is returning to India after being discharged from hospital, Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday. Mohammed Fazal Pasha, who sustained injuries in the incident, was discharged after receiving medical treatment. The embassy said it had closely monitored his condition and maintained regular communication with the hospital during his treatment. Following his discharge, it also helped coordinate arrangements for his return to India.Amid heightened security concerns following strikes by the Houthi rebels, Indian Embassy on Oct 18 issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to follow emergency instructions issued by Saudi authorities through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies.According to the instructions, people receiving emergency alerts should remain calm and comply with directions issued by the authorities. They have been advised to move immediately to the nearest safe location inside a building, preferably an interior room away from windows, and remain there until the danger has passed. The advisory also stressed the importance of relying on official communications and following safety protocols during emergencies.Meanwhile, flight disruptions continue to affect travel between India and Saudi Arabia. Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of their services to and from Saudi Arabia until Oct 24.Passengers affected by the cancellations have been offered options to rebook their journeys or seek refunds, subject to the airlines’ applicable terms.
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