Flydubai Hijack Attempt: NIA Files FIR Under Anti-Hijacking Act, UAPA; Probes Terror Conspiracy
Mumbai, October 10, 2026: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the alleged hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar inside the cockpit and attempted to crash the aircraft. The agency has invoked Section 3 of the…
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- India to probe flydubai attack: NIA files case under anti-hijacking law & UAPA timesofindia.indiatimes.com
