‘India is proud’: PM Modi lauds Flydubai pilot Machchhar after cockpit attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' after he defended passengers during a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Machchhar's bravery ensured the safety of 180 lives on board. Modi's commendation highlights India's pride in such acts of courage, reinforcing the importance of passenger safety.