Saudi Arabia: Indian Shot Dead After Dispute Over Buying Illegal Substances

2025-11-04 04:15:45

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

An Indian resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lost his life following a financial dispute over purchasing illegal substances in a mountainous region, the country's Ministry of Interior said on Monday.

Two individuals of Ethiopian nationality were arrested by the Jeddah Province Police for violating the Saudi Border Security Law, after one of them fired a gun at the Indian man, who was later transferred to a hospital and received medical care, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Recommended For You

Subsequent investigations conducted by the authorities revealed that the two Ethiopian offenders were involved in trafficking prohibited substances and drugs.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

The two were referred to the Saudi Public Prosecution, and legal procedures were taken against them, authorities have clarified.

No further details on the incident were available, and no statment was issued by the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia.

MENAFN04112025000049011007ID1110291339

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.