‘Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO’: PM Modi, Netanyahu and Trump hail Indian pilot after Flydubai cockpit attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a “HERO” after he was injured during a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight on Wednesday, saying his courage and determination helped protect passengers and avert a major tragedy.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the violent cockpit incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, calling him a “HERO” and saying India was proud of his actions.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. 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. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. India is proud of Captain Machchhar.”

PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar

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