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Captain Smit Machhar's wife Sonal emotional: "It feels like the whole country is praying for us"
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:20
Captain Smit Machhar's wife Sonal emotional: "It feels like the whole country is praying for us"
- •Sonal, wife of Captain Smit Machhar, seriously injured in the Flydubai Airlines attack, gave an exclusive interview to CNN News18.
- •Sonal expressed that the love and support received from the country and the world has left her speechless with gratitude.
- •She stated that Smit is recovering well and receiving excellent care in the UAE.
- •Sonal has not yet inquired about the incident from Smit to avoid causing him mental stress or flashbacks.
- •UAE doctors and military doctors are providing excellent care, and the family hopes for his full recovery and return home soon.
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Sonal expressed that she felt as though the entire country was praying for her family, and she was left speechless and deeply emotional by the overwhelming love and support received from across the world.
Sonal shared that Captain Smit Machhar is feeling much better with improved health, and he is receiving exceptional medical care from UAE and military doctors.
No, Sonal clarified that they have not asked him about the incident yet to prevent mental stress or flashbacks, believing that Smit will share the details once he is fully healthy.
