Gonda, Oct. 1 -- Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has hailed the bravery shown by Captain Smith Machar as he saved several lives by managing to thwart off a cockpit attack and ensuring that the cockpit door was opened to allow a rescue attempt.

Kirti Vardhan Singh said, "The bravery he displayed during the incident is a matter of great pride; he did an incredibly courageous job and deserves all the praise. 174 lives were saved, and it is by the grace of God, but the other side of this is the manner in which terrorism is spreading across the world, which is a serious issue. Innocent people, passengers, the general public, tourists, and children are the targets of terrorism, but terrorists have no regard for this ...