Flydubai Stabbing Incident: Pilot Machchhar to Be Honoured with ‘Visisht Gujarat Garima Award’
The state said his actions helped save 174 passengers after he fought off an alleged cockpit attack and prevented a potential disaster.
- On Thursday, the Gujarat government announced it will honor Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar with the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award and a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for his bravery during an alleged cockpit attack.
- Machchhar, pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, sustained serious injuries during a cockpit altercation on Wednesday while traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Despite being drenched in blood, the pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door, enabling crew and passengers to intervene and saving the lives of 174 passengers on board.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the pilot as a "HERO," citing his "remarkable patience, presence of mind, and courage," while Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated the entire state is praying for his recovery.
- The Shree Somnath Trust organized a special Maha Puja and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Japa ritual on Thursday, praying for the "health and long life" of the pilot as he continues medical treatment.
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FlyDubai attack: Hero Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award
Captain Smit Machchhar who thwarted his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight, will be honoured by Gujarat government. The hero captain is being airlifted to Dubai for treatment as he was stabbed by the attacker, as per the latest update by ANI.
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