Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage and bravery in the face of grave danger. Despite being seriously injured, Captain Machchhar displayed immense courage and unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a major tragedy. “India is proud of Captain Machchhar,” PM Modi said, while praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had also saluted Captain Machchhar’s extraordinary bravery. He praised the Indian pilot for fighting back despite being stabbed and seriously injured, opening the cockpit door and enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. Netanyahu said Captain Machchhar’s actions prevented a catastrophic mid-air disaster and helped save the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals. He wished Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery, calling him a “true hero.” Earlier on Wednesday, a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday after an alarming incident involving the two pilots. One pilot reportedly attempted to crash the aircraft. The second pilot, with the assistance of passengers, managed to make an emergency landing. Post navigation R.S. Gopalan applies for VRS: ଆର୍.ଏସ୍. ଗୋପାଳନଙ୍କ ସ୍ୱେଚ୍ଛାକୃତ ଅବସର ଆବେଦନ
