Archive · 3 Oct 2026
BJP MLA Visits Captain Smit Machchhar’s Family in Mumbai
BJP politician Atul Bhatkhalkar visited the family of pilot Smit Machchhar in Mumbai.
He congratulated them and said people were praising the pilot.
Reports say Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot while flying a plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The reports say Machchhar was badly hurt but still responded to the emergency.
About 174 people were reportedly aboard the aircraft.
A doctor who was travelling as a passenger reportedly helped restrain the alleged attacker.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Machchhar was recovering.
UAE authorities are investigating what happened and why.
BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar met Captain Smit Machchhar’s father-in-law in Mumbai on October 3, 2026.
Bhatkhalkar presented a bouquet and congratulated the family, saying Machchhar’s actions had brought pride to India.
Reports say Machchhar was allegedly attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Despite serious injuries and blood loss, Machchhar reportedly responded to the emergency; the plane was carrying around 174 people.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Machchhar was recovering, while UAE authorities investigated the attack and its possible motive.
- Who
- BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar visited the family of pilot Captain Smit Machchhar.
- What
- Bhatkhalkar congratulated and felicitated Machchhar’s family after a reported attack aboard a Flydubai flight.
- When
- Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Where
- The family’s home in Indraprastha Society, Malad East, Mumbai.
- Why
- Bhatkhalkar said he came to recognize Machchhar’s reported actions during the aircraft emergency.
- Visit date
- October 3, 2026
- Visitor
- Atul Bhatkhalkar, BJP MLA for Kandivali East
- Family member visited
- Jaysukh Jogi, Machchhar’s father-in-law
- Reported flight route
- Dubai to Tel Aviv
- People aboard
- Around 174, according to reports
- Reported response
- Machchhar reportedly responded to the emergency despite serious injuries
- Investigation
- UAE authorities were investigating the circumstances and possible motive