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PM Modi speaks to hero Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

short by Anmol Sharma / on Friday, 2 October, 2026
PM Narendra Modi spoke to hero Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved nearly 180 lives after being stabbed by his Omani co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight. Captain Smit shared details of his experience and what gave him courage during the incident, ANI reported. PM Modi applauded his bravery and wished him a speedy and complete recovery.