Manzoor Ahmed Killed In Kuwait Airport Strike
Manzoor Ahmed, a 55-year-old Indian tailor, was killed in a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Officials said he was scheduled to board a flight to Mumbai at 7:30 am, from where he would take a train to his hometown Ujjain to attend his nephew's wedding.
- Manzoor Ahmed, 55, killed in Kuwait airport strike
- Was returning home to Ujjain for nephew's wedding
- Had worked as a tailor in Kuwait for 30 years
- Attack also injured several other Indian nationals
- Government officials confirmed the death
Manzoor Ahmed, a 55-year-old Indian tailor, was killed in a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Officials said he was scheduled to board a flight to Mumbai at 7:30 am, from where he would take a train to his hometown Ujjain to attend his nephew's wedding.
His family had planned to welcome him at the railway station with garlands.
However, the attack halted his plans, leaving his family devastated.
Background Of The Victim
Manzoor Ahmed had been working as a tailor in Kuwait for about 30 years. His son, Mohammad Anas, said that his father was excited to return home for the family wedding.
'He was about to come to India yesterday and had gone to the airport,' Mohammad Anas told reporters.
Meanwhile, government sources said that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family and those who were injured in the attack.
Reaction From The Family
The family of Manzoor Ahmed received confirmation of his death from government officials on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
'We were informed about his death by government officials,' said a family member.
In contrast, the family was preparing to welcome Manzoor Ahmed home after a long time.
Despite this, the family is now struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
Context Of The Attack
The attack on Kuwait International Airport is one of the most serious spillovers affecting civilians and foreign workers in the Gulf since the latest escalation between Iran and the United States.
The attack marked a significant escalation of tensions in the region.
However, the exact circumstances of the attack are still being investigated.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait expressed its condolences to the family of the victim and said that it is closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance.
Human Impact Of The Tragedy
The death of Manzoor Ahmed has left his family devastated.
His son, Mohammad Anas, said that his father was excited to return home for the family wedding.
'He was about to come to India yesterday and had gone to the airport,' Mohammad Anas told reporters.
The family had planned to welcome him at the railway station with garlands.
However, the attack halted his plans, leaving his family with only memories of their loved one.
Meanwhile, the community in Ujjain is also mourning the loss of Manzoor Ahmed, who was a well-known figure in the town.
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