"Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero," Modi said in a post on X PM Modi said the pilot, despite being seriously injured and facing grave danger, showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• "Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero," Modi said in a post on XS1

• PM Modi said the pilot, despite being seriously injured and facing grave danger, showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.S2

• Flydubai Flight News: Captain Machchhar has been working with flydubai for four years.S3

• Indian pilot Smit Machchhar is in stable condition after being injured aboard a flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.S4