India Investigates Attack on FlyDubai Pilot En Route to Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
India's National Investigation Agency is investigating an attack on the commander of a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the commander, causing serious injuries, in an apparent hijacking or sabotage attempt. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. The assailant was handed over to the UAE for further investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- India's NIA is investigating an attack on FlyDubai commander Smith Machchhar on a flight to Tel Aviv.
- The co-pilot allegedly attacked Machchhar, causing severe head and hand injuries.
- The incident occurred on a September 30 flight from Dubai with 174 passengers, mostly Israelis.
- Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and other pilots landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
- The assailant was handed over to the UAE for further investigation.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into an assault on Smith Machchhar, the Indian commander of a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. The criminal case, filed on October 9 under anti-hijacking and anti-terrorism laws, was initiated by the Indian government's order to determine if the attacker acted alone or was part of a larger conspiracy. According to case documents, the co-pilot, an Omani national, severely injured Machchhar's head and hands, allegedly in an attempt to hijack the plane or cause a crash. Passengers and crew members subdued the co-pilot following the attack. Other FlyDubai pilots on board took control of the aircraft and safely landed it in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The assailant was detained by Saudi authorities and subsequently handed over to the UAE for further investigation. The flight carried 174 passengers, most of whom were Israelis, and six crew members.
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