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PM Modi's Call Moves Captain Smit's Wife: "Which Government Stands Up for Ordinary Citizens Like This?"
- •Flydubai Captain Smit Machhar bravely landed a plane from 14,000 feet after a co-pilot's attack, saving 174 lives.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Captain Smit to commend his bravery.
- •Captain Smit's wife, Sonal Machhar, expressed gratitude to PM Modi, stating the nation is proud of Smit's actions.
- •Sonal shared that Smit is recovering well, but they haven't questioned him about the incident to avoid re-traumatization.
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Captain Smit Machhar as a true hero, saluting his courage.
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During Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot fatally attacked Captain Smit Machhar with a knife inside the cockpit and attempted to crash the plane. Despite severe bleeding, Captain Smit managed to open the cockpit door, allowing crew members and passengers to subdue the attacker while other pilots safely landed the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Captain Smit Machhar and his family to commend his extraordinary bravery and assure them of all possible assistance. Captain Smit's wife, Sonal, expressed deep emotional gratitude, remarking on the rare compassion of a world leader calling an ordinary citizen.
Captain Smit Machhar is currently recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital under the care of military and specialized UAE doctors. His wife, Sonal, stated that while his health is improving, they have intentionally avoided asking him about the terrifying cockpit incident to prevent re-traumatizing him during his recovery.
