Was chanting Hanuman Chalisa: Capt Smit recounts flydubai attack, speaks to PM

Was chanting Hanuman Chalisa: Hero Indian pilot recounts flydubai attack in conversation with PM Modi

Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot onboard the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on video call and said he was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa during the terrifying moment.

During the call on Friday, PM Modi praised the pilot's courage, presence of mind and composure, telling him that the entire country was praying for him.

Smit became emotional during the conversation and said that it was a very special moment for him, adding that PM Modi that he was his biggest idol.

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