Indian PM speaks with hero Flydubai captain who thwarted attack
Published date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:53:42 +0700Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with the Flydubai captain hailed as a hero after he thwarted an attack on board a passenger flight.
Footage shows Prime Minister Modi speaking with Captain Smit Machchhar over a video call from Abu Dhabi, where the pilot is recovering with a bandage on his head and a nasal cannula supplying oxygen.
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Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates |
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02/10/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP184855 |
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Duration: 09:51 |
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Format: Horizontal |
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Rating: News safe |
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