PM Narendra Modi spoke with injured flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, praised his bravery during the cockpit incident and wished him a speedy recovery, while India’s UAE envoy said he was stable and recovering well.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails Captain Smit Machchhar as a "HERO", praises his immense courage and resolve in saving 174 lives despite being seriously injured, and his timely actions aboard the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

Prime Minister also assured all possible assistance to the pilot, who is currently admitted to a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia and receiving necessary medical treatment.