PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot stabbed on flydubai plane

Smit Machchhar briefed the Prime Minister about his experience during the incident and what gave him the courage to respond in the face of the danger.

Updated on: Oct 2, 2026, 11:35:12 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured after being attacked by the co-pilot during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, and praised his courage during the mid-air crisis.

During the conversation, Machchhar briefed the Prime Minister about his experience during the incident and what gave him the courage to respond in the face of the danger. Modi applauded the pilot for his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery.

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