Injured Indian Pilot Flown to Dubai After Emergency Surgery
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- Indian pilot Smithachchar flown to Dubai after emergency surgery.
- Pilot injured during onboard assault on Flydubai flight FZ1073.
- Indian PM praised pilot's courage in preventing terror attack.
- Family traveled from Mumbai; government promises support.
An Indian pilot, Smithachchar, who was injured during an incident on a Flydubai flight, has been flown to Dubai for further medical treatment after undergoing emergency surgery in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. His family traveled from Mumbai to be with him, and the Indian Prime Minister praised his bravery. The incident occurred on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where the co-pilot, an Omani citizen, reportedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. The aircraft was diverted for an emergency landing in Tabuk. Smithachchar was taken to a local hospital for emergency surgery and subsequently transferred to Dubai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Captain Smithachchar, stating he "showed the world the highest form of courage" and "fought heroically to help prevent a terror attack similar to September 11th." Modi added that the entire nation is proud of the captain and is praying for his recovery, assuring his family of the Indian government's full support through its regional missions.
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