New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Indian commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a "HERO" for his courage and presence of mind in confronting a violent cockpit attack aboard a flydubai flight, saying his valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a major tragedy.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi said Machchhar had displayed "immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others" despite being seriously injured and facing what he described as "the gravest danger".
"His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy," the Prime Minister said, adding, "India is proud of Captain Machchhar." He also prayed for the pilot's "speedy recovery, renewed strength a...