Salute captain Smit Machchhar: Kharge

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hailed Smit Machchhar after he thwarted his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight, and wished him a swift and full recovery. "I salute Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, the crew, and all who showed extraordinary courage and presence of mind under attack, helping save precious lives," Kharge said on X. "Wishing Captain Machchhar a swift and full recovery," he said. The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children.

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