Indian embassy warns nationals in Saudi: 'Stay indoors, refrain from sharing videos'

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an urgent advisory to its nationals in the country, urging them to remain alert and stay indoors as necessary. This recommendation comes after missile interceptions were reported near Riyadh on Thursday. The embassy's spokesperson emphasized the importance of following instructions from local authorities through official channels.

They further advised Indians not to share or repost videos or news related to the current events, instead, they should rely on official updates. The embassy's helpline for Indian nationals remains operational, with a 24-hour Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra helpline available at 800 247 1234. The embassy also encouraged the Indian community to follow their official social media accounts for the latest updates, with the embassy's X account, @IndianEmbRiyadh, serving as a key source of information.

The Saudi-led coalition announced that two ballistic missiles were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh, while the Yemeni Houthi movement claimed responsibility for targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a missile. Saudi civil defense reported that debris from the intercepted missile caused damage to a kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh.

In response to these developments, King Khalid International Airport advised passengers to verify their flight status before traveling to the airport, as regional developments may impact scheduled flights.