Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot barred from flying
- The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar has been identified as Hamam Alhamami.
- He was barred from flying in Oman over alleged extremist views, reportedly influenced while in Syria.
- Pro-Palestinian material was found among his belongings, and investigators probe possible terrorist motives.
- Israeli agencies are probing how he was cleared for the Tel Aviv flight, despite Oman having no ties with Israel.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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