Indian embassy in UAE says wounded flydubai captain in good health
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported48m ago
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot for Flydubai, is recovering in a hospital in the United Arab Emirates following an altercation aboard a flight that left him with stab wounds.
Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited the injured pilot in the hospital, with the Indian embassy subsequently reporting that Machchhar is in good health and recovering well from the attack, which was carried out by his co-pilot.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on the personal identity and background of the injured captain.
Channel NewsAsia (SG)Emphasizes the diplomatic visit and official health update from the Indian embassy.
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