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Flydubai Pilot Says Hanuman Chalisa Gave Courage During Confrontation
Pilot Smit Machchhar described a frightening incident during a flight to Tel Aviv.
He reportedly said he faced a confrontation with his Omani co-pilot.
Machchhar told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he recited the Hanuman Chalisa to feel brave.
The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional prayer.
The account says he helped save more than 170 people.
The report does not provide the date or further details of the incident.
The story was discussed on Times Now’s India Upfront program.
Its accompanying commentary also urged people to reject hate toward Sanatan beliefs.
Smit Machchhar reportedly told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he recited the Hanuman Chalisa for courage.
The account concerns a confrontation with his Omani co-pilot aboard a flight to Tel Aviv.
The report says Machchhar helped save more than 170 lives.
The claim was presented on Times Now’s India Upfront program with Pranesh Roy.
The accompanying commentary calls for opposition to hate directed at Sanatan beliefs.
- Who
- Smit Machchhar, an identified flydubai pilot, and his Omani co-pilot; Prime Minister Narendra Modi was told about the account.
- What
- Machchhar reportedly recited the Hanuman Chalisa during a confrontation and helped save more than 170 lives.
- Where
- Aboard a flight to Tel Aviv; the discussion appeared on Times Now’s India Upfront.
- When
- Not specified in the provided report.
- Why
- Machchhar said he recited the prayer to gain courage during the confrontation.
Key facts
- Pilot
- Smit Machchhar
- Airline
- flydubai
- Flight destination
- Tel Aviv
- Co-pilot
- Identified as Omani
- Lives reportedly saved
- More than 170
- Prayer mentioned
- Hanuman Chalisa
- Program
- Times Now’s India Upfront with Pranesh Roy
Sources
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