Recited Hanuman Chalisa For Courage, flydubai Pilot Tells PM Modi
· World · NDTV, France 24, Hindustan Times
Captain Smit is currently recuperating at a hospital in the UAE following an incident where he fought off an attacking co-pilot. He told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa gave him the courage to overpower the colleague, who is believed to be a religious fanatic. The attack occurred during a flydubai flight operation, though specific details of the flight route were not disclosed in the report. Authorities have not released the full medical status or the exact identity of the co-pilot. Investigations into the cockpit altercation remain ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious questions about cockpit security protocols and psychological screening for commercial airline pilots operating in the region.
Read the original report — NDTV
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