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Fishermen Pay Special Scuba Diving Tribute to Indian Pilot
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:30
Fishermen Pay Special Scuba Diving Tribute to Indian Pilot
- •Smith Machar, an Indian co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Israel, gained global praise for thwarting a terrorist plot and saving 175 passengers.
- •His extraordinary bravery was widely appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various international leaders.
- •In a unique tribute, fisherman Joshwa and his team from Ramanathapuram district dove deep into the Thondi Palk Strait marine area using scuba gear.
- •The team held up a gratitude banner in the middle of the sea and offered a military-style royal salute to honor the pilot.
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Smith Machar is receiving global praise for thwarting a terrorist plot to blow up a Dubai-to-Israel flight carrying 175 passengers and fighting with extraordinary bravery to save everyone on board.
A fisherman named Joshwa and his team from the Ramanathapuram district went deep into the Thondi Palk Strait marine area using scuba diving, held up a gratitude banner in the middle of the sea, and gave a military-style royal salute.
His bravery has been praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, various foreign leaders, and Indian citizens.
