Captain Smit Machchhar Fought Valiantly, Prevented Another 9/11-Like Attack: PM Modi
Modi said the pilot’s actions saved 174 people after the flight made a sharp descent and diverted to Saudi Arabia.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a "hero" for his extraordinary bravery, stating the pilot's actions averted a tragedy similar to the 9/11 terror attacks.
- Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv transmitted emergency signals on Wednesday and made a sharp descent of more than 17,000 feet from 34,000 feet before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
- Despite sustaining serious injuries during the cockpit struggle, Captain Machchhar fought back and unlocked the door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and save 174 people, including 27 children.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded Machchhar as a "true hero" on Wednesday night, stating his resourcefulness prevented a catastrophic mid-air disaster and saved lives of Israeli citizens and other nationals.
- Speaking at the Union Public Service Commission centenary, Modi declared that 140 crore Indians salute the pilot's valour and offered prayers for Machchhar's recovery, noting he has brought glory to India.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Capt. Smit Machchhar, the FlyDubai captain credited with intervening to help save the flight from disaster on Wednesday. "Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage. Without fearing for his own life, he fought [...]
Captain Smit Machchhar fought valiantly, prevented another 9/11-like attack: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery for fighting valiantly and preventing another 9/11-like attack, without fearing for his own life. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) here, he said that Captain Machchhar has shown the world the highest […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had words of praise for him on X. "He fought at the risk of his own life and thus prevented a 9/11-style attack."
"Captain Smit Machchhar is a Hero": PM Modi Praises Pilot's Bravery After Mid-Air Cockpit Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his exceptional courage, stating that his actions averted a tragedy similar to the 9/11 terror attacks. Speaking at an event marking the centenary of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), PM Modi praised the pilot’s remarkable patience, presence of mind, and resolve. […] The post “Captain Smit Machchhar is a Hero”: PM Modi Praises Pilot’s Bravery After …
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