PM Modi speaks to India’s ‘hero’ flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, wishes him quick recovery | India News

PM Modi applauded his bravery and wished him a quick recovery.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to India’s brave pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who is undergoing treatment in the UAE after he was injured while resisting his attacker, a flydubai co-pilot.Machchhar, who was attacked by his Omani co-pilot, struggled to open the cockpit door, which led the passengers, mainly Israeli security forces members, onboard to subdue the attacker.Captain Smit gave details of his experience and what gave him courage during the incident, which is being seen as a possible hijack attempt.PM Modi applauded his bravery and wished him a quick recovery.This is a developing story…