BJP accuses Congress of silence on injured Indian pilot after alleged cockpit attack
The BJP criticised the Congress for not commenting on Captain Smit Machchhar’s injuries after an Omani co-pilot allegedly assaulted him on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi condemned the Congress leadership for remaining mute about the incident involving Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously hurt when his Omani co-pilot reportedly attacked him in the cockpit. The episode occurred on a flydubai flight operating between Dubai and Tel Aviv. Trivedi also targeted the opposition for recent appointments in Uttar Pradesh. Passengers said crew members urged them to free the co-pilot after the assault.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores political tensions and raises questions about airline safety and diplomatic handling of the incident.
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