India issues fresh advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions, urges them to stay indoors

India on Tuesday (October 13) issued a fresh security advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to remain calm and vigilant in view of an evolving security situation in the Gulf kingdom. Saudi Arabia has been facing a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

The Embassy of India in Riyadh urged Indian nationals to prioritise safety and strictly observe official guidelines amid the ongoing security situation. "In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels," the Indian Embassy said in its latest



advisory.

The mission also advised Indian nationals to refrain from circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events.  "Indian nationals are strongly advised to refrain from circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events," the advisory noted. 

Despite the heightened security situation, the mission confirmed that diplomatic and consular services remain operational. "Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah and its outsourced passport/attestation services through VFS are continuing to function normally," the statement affirmed.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until October 17 following a series of deadly attacks.