FIP urges PM Modi to honour flydubai pilot Machchhar

The Federation of Indian Pilots has written to PM Modi recommending a National Bravery Award for flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed while fighting off his co-pilot allegedly attempting to crash the plane on September 30. The plane was diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and 174 passengers were saved. MP Milind Deora recommended the Ashoka Chakra.