‘Smit I am just a phone call away’: PM Modi speaks to Machchhar, says you made the nation proud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising him for his bravery during the mid-air attack that threatened an Israel-bound flight. “Smit, I am just a phone call away,” Modi told the injured pilot, saying his courage had made the nation proud. Machchhar, who was seriously injured after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him, shared what happened during the flight and became emotional while recounting the ordeal. He also said, “Hum Hindustani jaan bachane wale log hain.” Modi called Machchhar a “HERO” and said his bravery helped save hundreds of lives and avert a major tragedy. #SmitMachchhar #Flydubai #FlydubaiFlight #NarendraModi #PMModi #IndianPilot #FlydubaiPilot #PilotHero #DubaiTelAviv #FlydubaiAttack #AviationNews #SaudiArabia #Tabuk #Israel