Indian Pilot: There was a stir on the flydubai flight going from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when a stabbing incident took place on the plane. During this, Indian pilot Captain Smit Machar was badly injured. Despite being seriously injured, he did not lose courage and took a big step to save the lives of the passengers. His bravery has also been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saluted the bravery of Captain Smit Machar on social media platform X. He said that despite being seriously injured by a knife, the Indian pilot did not give up courage and fought the attacker, he opened the cockpit door, which helped the passengers and crew members to control the attacker.
According to Netanyahu, this bravery of the pilot helped save the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens, on board the plane. He called Captain Smit Machar a true hero and wished him a speedy recovery.
Smit Machar is admitted in Tabuk hospital.
The Indian pilot injured in the attack has been admitted to the hospital in Tabuk city of Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said that his condition is currently stable. The embassy said that complete information regarding his health is awaited. Also, Indian officials are in constant touch with his family and are taking information related to his health from Saudi officials.
Passengers also showed courage
After this incident in the flight, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, also praised the bravery of the Israeli passengers on board the plane. He said that at the time of crisis, the passengers showed extraordinary courage and wisdom, they helped to handle the situation and save people’s lives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the bravery of the Indian pilot and said that the country is proud of Smit Machar. After the incident, a safe emergency landing of the flight was made, while the injured pilot was admitted to the hospital for treatment.