PM Modi Hails Captain Smit’s Bravery, Says His Courage Makes India Proud

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday Commended Indian Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery for preventing his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight to Israel and said that his courageous act fills every Indian's heart with pride.

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Addressing an event PM Modi said that Captain Machchhar has showed great patience, acumen and bravery.

"And like Israeli PM (Benjamin Netanyahu) today said that this Indian thwarted 9/11 (like attack). For every Indian, Smit's bravery fills our heart with pride," PM Modi said. addressing the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

He said the whole world is feeling proud of him.

"I request all citizens to pray for Smit's longlife, excellent health. And we also praise him for adding to India's pride," the prime minister said.

The flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airport in Tabuk.

The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children.