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'Was chanting Hanuman Chalisa': Captain Smit recounts cockpit attack to PM Modi during call | WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar , the flydubai pilot who was seriously injured after an alleged attack by his co-pilot during a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. During the emotional video call, Machchhar recalled the terrifying moments inside the cockpit and told the Prime Minister that he was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa while fighting for his life. Machchhar also told PM Modi that he had never imagined he would get an opportunity to speak to him and described the conversation as a very special moment. The pilot, who is recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi, also praised the support extended by the Saudi and UAE authorities during his treatment.