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Salman Khan Praises Captain Smith Machar: 'Salute to Your Courage' After Mid-Air Attack
- •Captain Smith Machar is lauded for prioritizing passenger safety despite a co-pilot attack on a Flydubai flight.
- •Bollywood actor Salman Khan praised Captain Smith Machar's bravery on social media, calling him a 'brother'.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Machar via video call, commending his courage and wishing him a speedy recovery.
- •Machar ensured the safety of 180 passengers on the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv during the incident.
- •Captain Smith Machar is currently receiving treatment in a UAE hospital for injuries sustained in the attack, with his condition reported as stable.
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During Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Captain Smith Machar was attacked by the co-pilot inside the cockpit. Despite being seriously injured, Machar successfully prioritized the safety of the 180 passengers on board and controlled the dangerous situation.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to the social media platform X to congratulate Captain Smith Machar for his bravery. Salman Khan praised his courage, called him a brother for performing his duty during an extreme crisis, and stated it would be a pleasure to travel with him.
Captain Smith Machar is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the UAE following the injuries sustained during the cockpit attack. According to India's Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal, the pilot's health condition is stable.
