PM Modi Praises Indian Pilot Who Saved Lives on Flydubai Flight
The Siliguri Today
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October 1, 2026 • 11:20 AM
PM Modi Praises Indian Pilot Who Saved Lives on Flydubai Flight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and quick action after he was allegedly stabbed by his Omani co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Despite being seriously injured, Captain Machchhar reportedly managed to fight off the attacker and protect nearly 180 passengers on board.
Praising his bravery, PM Modi described Captain Smit Machchhar as a “HERO,” saying he displayed immense courage and an unwavering determination to protect the lives of others despite facing grave danger and sustaining serious injuries.
