‘We are proud’: UAE deputy PM visits Smit Machchhar in hospital, lauds flydubai pilot's ‘courage’
In a post on X, Al Maktoum said Machchhar had “embodied high degrees of courage, responsibility and care for human life.”
Dubai’s Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed paid a visit to Smit Machchhar, the courageous Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, at the hospital on Saturday. The Prince commended Machchhar’s extraordinary bravery, responsibility, and concern for human life. In a statement, he expressed pride in having Machchhar as part of the UAE’s team, praising the nation for its compassion, peace, and commitment to life.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE confirmed that Machchhar is responding positively to treatment and is recovering well, while the UAE government extended its support and care to the injured pilot. Captain Machchhar’s bravery came to the forefront when he bravely confronted an attacker mid-flight, preventing a mid-air attack, and was subsequently stabbed by the assailant.
The Indian PM, Narendra Modi, spoke to Machchhar via video call, lauding his courage, quick thinking, and composure during the harrowing incident.
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