Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport

Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a 46-year-old IT engineer from Hyderabad, lost his life in an attack carried out by Yemen’s Houthi militia at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday. The incident occurred while Ali was traveling with his family for the Umrah pilgrimage. Ali had been residing in Riyadh for the past decade and had brought his wife and three children to Saudi Arabia roughly a week ago for the religious journey.

The family was present in the airport lounge, awaiting their flight to Medina when the attack took place.

According to reports received by his relatives in Hyderabad, debris from a missile launched by the Houthis struck Ali, his family, and other pilgrims. Ali sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he unfortunately passed away. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed on Sunday evening that an Indian national had perished in the attack.

Ali's two sons, Aman Ali, aged 18, and Wasi Ali, 16, also sustained injuries. Aman underwent knee surgery, while Wasi lost three toes. Both young men are currently students in Hyderabad.

Ali's wife, Sameera, and their 11-year-old daughter, Maryam, a Class 6 student at a school in Hyderabad, were fortunate to escape with minor injuries. Upon learning of their father's death, relatives and friends gathered at his residence in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. It was reported that Ali's last rites were likely to be performed in Riyadh.