New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to India's brave pilot Captain Smit Machchaar whose heroics in thwarting off an attack by his co-pilot saved 180 lives on the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

Captain Machchhar gave details of his experience to the Prime Minister and spoke of what gave him courage during the incident. The PM applauded his bravery and wished him a quick recovery.

According to India's envoy to the UAE Dipak Mittal, Captain Smit Machchhar is in a stable condition and is recovering well in a UAE hospital. Deepak Mittal, who met the injured pilot and his family in a hospital here, said Smit Machchhar's morale is high and he was "smiling and also laughing".

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