Flydubai Midair Attack: Devendra Fadnavis Meets Captain Smit Machchhar's Uncle, Aunt; Hails His 'Extraordinary Courage'
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Captain Smit Machchhar's uncle and aunt and expressed his appreciation for the pilot's courage and presence of mind during the mid-air attack aboard a flydubai flight. A video of the meeting shows Fadnavis interacting with Machchhar's relatives and praising the captain for his actions during the emergency. Taking to X, Fadnavis…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met the uncle and aunt of Captain Smit Machchhar on Thursday to express his admiration for the pilot's bravery during a mid-air attack on a flydubai flight. Fadnavis praised Machchhar for his extraordinary courage, remarkable presence of mind, and unwavering sense of responsibility in saving the lives of everyone on board.
According to reports, Machchhar was piloting the aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv when he was allegedly attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot in the cockpit, despite suffering serious injuries and significant blood loss. An Israeli doctor on board the flight, carrying 174 passengers, is said to have stepped in and helped restrain the attacker after Machchhar sustained multiple stab wounds.
The captain, struggling to remain conscious due to his injuries, is currently receiving medical treatment. Citizens gathered outside Machchhar's Mumbai residence to honor his bravery and pray for his recovery, waving the Tricolour and raising slogans praising his heroism.
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