A Pakistani national was also among the casualties. Six persons sustained mild and moderate injuries, police said.
While the UAE didn't immediately blame anyone for the attack, Yahia Sarei, a military spokesman of the Houthi group, said the group launched an attack "deep in the UAE". He did not provide further details, saying a statement would be released soon.
This story is from the January 18, 2022 edition of The Indian Express.
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