The Economic Times

Flydubai stabbing incident: Pilot Machchhar to be honoured with Visisht Gujarat Garima Award

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will be honored with the Visisht Gujarat Garima Award for his bravery. He intervened during a mid-air emergency and protected the lives of 174 passengers. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel praised Machchhars courage and dedication in a post on social media. A special prayer was conducted at Somnath temple to wish for Machchhar's recovery and long life.