World Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar’s Courage | U.S. House Honours Indian Pilot

Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed internationally for his courage after a terror attack in the cockpit left the pilot under attack but determined to protect the lives on board. The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a resolution honouring Machchhar, commending the crew and passengers who helped land the aircraft, condemning the attack as terrorism and calling for an expedited international investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlighted the pilot’s bravery, while the Israeli envoy to India described Machchhar as a global hero. Recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital, Machchhar remains under medical care as the Indian mission stays in regular touch with his doctors. From Washington to Jerusalem and New Delhi, the focus remains on the pilot whose actions helped save more than 180 lives.