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PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistance

Updated On: 01 October, 2026 11:35 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

The Prime Minister also assured the family that Indian missions were providing all possible assistance to the pilot, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia

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Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was praised by PM Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his actions during an in-flight crisis. File pic

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was praised by PM Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his actions during an in-flight crisis. File pic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, and praised his bravery, people familiar with the matter said.

"PM Modi has spoken to the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar. PM applauded the bravery of Captain Smit, who saved hundreds of lives," sources said.

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