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Indian Captain Recovering from Attack Injuries in Abu Dhabi
Captain Smit Machar, the Indian airline pilot severely injured in an assault by a co-pilot aboard a FlyDubai flight, is making good progress in his recovery at an Abu Dhabi medical facility. Indian mission officials say doctors are closely monitoring all his vital parameters, particularly his eyesight.
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Captain Smit Machar, who sustained serious head fractures and injuries during an altercation with a co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight, continues his recovery at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, according to updates from the Indian mission in the United Arab Emirates.
Medical professionals treating the Indian captain have reported positive progress in his recovery process. The team of doctors attending to him is conducting regular assessments of his health parameters, with particular attention being paid to his vision and ophthalmological condition following the incident.
While the initial prognosis is encouraging, Indian mission officials cautioned that complete recovery may require additional time. The captain's condition remains under close observation as medical experts monitor his neurological and physical rehabilitation.