Modi speaks to Smit Machchhar's wife
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, praising his bravery for saving hundreds of lives during a mid-air incident on Flydubai Flight FZ1073. The incident occurred when Machchhar's co-pilot attacked him in the cockpit, but he managed to unlock the door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene and prevent a potential disaster.
Machchhar is currently recovering at a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Indian government officials and leaders have expressed their pride and support for the injured pilot, lauding his extraordinary courage and quick thinking in the face of danger. The incident took place on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, and Machchhar's actions helped avert a major tragedy.
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