‘India is proud of Captain Machchhar': PM Modi hails pilot who saved 180 lives
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a mid-flight cockpit altercation on a Flydubai flight. Reports indicate the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding aviation security and the mental health screening of commercial airline pilots.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a “HERO” for his courage in protecting passengers despite being seriously injured during an altercation in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.“In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others,” PM Modi said in a post on X.“His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. India is proud of Captain Machchhar.
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