Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention
Our Ambassador in UAE met Captain Machchhar in hospital and enquired about his well being, says the Ministry of External Affairs statement
The Ministry of External Affairs stated on Thursday that Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been moved to Abu Dhabi for ongoing medical treatment and recovery following an incident on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight. The Indian national was attacked by his co-pilot during an altercation in the cockpit on Wednesday, causing the aircraft to be diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia for initial medical attention.
The MEA is keeping a close eye on Machchhar's health, as his Ambassador in the UAE met him in the hospital and inquired about his well-being, also assuring support for his health and welfare. The Ambassador also visited Machchhar's family. The motive behind the co-pilot's attack is being investigated by authorities.
Machchhar has been praised globally, with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S. President Donald Trump calling him a hero for preventing a potential disaster and saving 174 passengers, including 27 children, on the flight.
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