Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery and quick thinking that saved hundreds of lives on a Flydubai flight. The captain, currently undergoing treatment in the UAE, spoke with the Prime Minister about the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery and presence of mind in preventing an alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. On Wednesday, during the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Captain Machchhar was seriously injured after being stabbed by his co-pilot in the cockpit. The incident occurred while the plane carried 174 passengers, including 27 children.
Captain Machchhar spoke with Prime Minister Modi from his hospital bed and explained how his 17 years of flying experience, particularly his 11 years as a captain, helped him understand the gravity of the situation and act immediately. He added that he feels connected to India despite being away from the country.
Prime Minister Modi expressed special prayers for Captain Machchhar's speedy recovery and thanked the governments of Saudi Arabia and the UAE for ensuring his treatment. The Prime Minister also emphasized that Captain Machchhar had boosted the prestige of the Indian piloting community, embodying the principles of non-violence (Ahimsa) on Gandhi Jayanti.
Captain Machchhar, a native of Gujarat, expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the call and assured that he was receiving the best possible treatment.
Source:
Akashvani News
