Mumbai, Oct. 3 -- The family of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot who heroically thwarted a mid-air attack by his co-pilot on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, expressed great pride and gratitude on Saturday for the outpouring of support, reassuring the public that Machchhar is receiving top-quality medical care in a secure military hospital.

Speaking to ANI, Machchhar's father-in-law, Jaysukh Jogi, shared that prominent leaders and citizens alike have reached out to salute the captain's extraordinary bravery.

"We are very happy that the entire nation is with us. The top leaders of the country are with us, and even global leaders are standing with us. Everyone is feeling proud of Smit's bravery. Leaders from all over have prai...