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Smit Machchhar's Wife Sonal Shares Recovery Update, PM Modi's Call, and Flydubai Attack Details
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:24
Smit Machchhar's Wife Sonal Shares Recovery Update, PM Modi's Call, and Flydubai Attack Details
- •Sonal Machchhar, wife of Captain Smit Machchhar, spoke to CNN-News18 about her husband's recovery after the Flydubai cockpit attack.
- •She expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to Smit and the family, highlighting its significance.
- •Smit is recovering under medical supervision in the UAE, and the family is avoiding discussing the incident to prevent trauma.
- •Sonal mentioned Smit would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once he is emotionally ready.
- •She conveyed immense thanks to people in India and Israel for their prayers and overwhelming support for Smit's recovery.
Key Questions Answered
Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well under medical supervision in the UAE, receiving good care from UAE and military doctors. His family has avoided asking him about the incident to prevent trauma flashbacks until he is fully ready to talk.
Sonal Machchhar expressed great delight and gratitude, stating that PM Modi taking the time to personally call them and her in-laws meant everything to the family.
Yes, Sonal Machchhar stated that Smit will definitely talk to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once he is in the right frame of mind.
