'Proud of our Mumbai boy': Netizens hail flydubai hero pilot, seeks Ashok Chakra
Social media users are calling for Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to receive a national bravery award after he successfully managed an emergency flight to Tel Aviv. The pilot is currently recovering, and his former employer, Spicejet, has publicly commended his heroism.
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The story highlights the power of social media in mobilizing public opinion and national pride regarding individual acts of heroism.
MUMBAI: Social media users worldwide applauded the bravery of flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar credited with saving the lives of 174 passengers aboard the flight to Tel Aviv Wednesday.Some people urged the govt to present him with a prestigious civilian award like the Ashok Chakra. One Rajgopal Totla asked, “Can his name be recommended for India’s highest bravery award peace time (sic)?.. It was all unbelievable.”Ghatkopar residents were elated. “Proud of our Ghatkopar boy... Pilot Smit Machchhar,” Nxtlvl wrote. Ram Venkatraman said, “He is from Ghatkopar! School mate of my friends son in MD Bhatia School!
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