India, Oct. 14 -- Two male Maldivian pilots working for flydubai have been detained by UAE police as the investigation into an alleged attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight intensifies, media reports said.

The two pilots were taken into custody on October 3, according to reports.

Their families have now been informed of their arrest, Adhadhu reported.

The two detained pilots are among six Maldivian nationals working as pilots for flydubai.

They are believed to have interacted with Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who is accused of attempting to take control of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight on September 30.

The airline described the incident as an "altercation" on the flight deck.

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