Dubai/IBNS, Oct. 1 -- India's Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, on Thursday said he met the family of Captain Smit Machchhar and assured them of the Indian government's full support for the pilot's well-being and welfare.

Ambassador Mittal praised Machchhar's bravery and the exemplary manner in which he acted to save precious lives after his co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight.

Speaking to DD News, Mittal said he met Machchhar's wife, brother and other family members in Dubai.

Mittal also lauded Machchhar for his actions during the cockpit incident, highlighting the captain's efforts to protect the passengers and crew aboard the aircraft.

Machchhar was seriously injured during the alleged c...