Mohammed Deepak, who had acted to save a Muslim shopkeeper from Bajrang Dal members, was allegedly found assaulting an elderly Hindu shopkeeper.
He has been arrested.
🇮🇳🇮🇱 NEW: Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who helped save 174 people aboard the flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, has described the moment he fought to open the cockpit door despite suffering multiple stab wounds.
Speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Machchhar said he was lying wounded on the floor when he felt the aircraft diving and realized he had to act.
Despite his injuries, he managed to reach and open the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene.
“What I did was to save my life, but at the same time, I knew I couldn’t let everyone else die.”
Machchhar also credited everyone who intervened with playing an equal role in preventing the disaster. -@ariel_oseran
All 4 arrested in Pushkar/Kishangarh for making obscene remarks at an Israeli tourist:
Mohammad Farhan (25), Mohammad Asim (21), Farhan (24), Akhtar Ali (22)
All residents of Kishangarh. Police took suo motu action after the video went viral.
A salute to flydubai’s brave Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar. Stabbed and wounded, yet he stood his ground. With the courage of "Arjuna" in the face of danger and the resolve of "Hanuman" when duty called, he fought back, opened the cockpit door, and gave the passengers and crew the chance to prevent disaster. He helped save 174 lives.
Tonight, from the UAE to India to Israel, people are united in gratitude, wishing Captain Machchhar a swift and full recovery.
A hero to his passengers, to aviation, and to people everywhere.
Salute, Captain.
Know your real Avengers 🚨
- Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought the attacker and opened the cockpit
- Asaf Redjuan, who rushed at the attacker
- Israeli dad Tzvika Mans, who tied the attacker with a cable so he couldn't move
- Yaniv Hayon, who handled the aircraft and kept it stable
- Dr. Shota Musaev, who treated the captain and stopped the excessive bleeding.
They all worked together and made sure all those 180 passengers landed safely. Truly, men are brave 🙏
Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO.
In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.
His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
India is proud of Captain Machchhar.
Praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.
Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening.
140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being.