PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar, applauds his bravery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to brave Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved 170 lives on the flydubai flight despite facing a life-threatening attack in the cockpit and wished him a quick recovery.

PM Modi applauded the courage and resourcefulness of Captain Smit, whose act of bravery has become a global talking point. Captain Smit, presently



recuperating at a hospital in the UAE, told PM Modi about the incident and also what gave him the courage to fight off the attacking co-pilot, believed to be a religious fanatic.

Earlier on Thursday, PM Modi spoke with the family members of Captain Smit Machchhar, lauding his valour mid-air. The Prime Minister stressed that Indian missions are providing all possible assistance to the pilot.