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Indian pilot recovering well after flydubai cockpit incident: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs has provided a positive health update on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar following an incident in a flydubai aircraft cockpit. India's diplomatic mission is maintaining close coordination with medical authorities overseeing his treatment.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs said Wednesday that pilot Smit Machchhar is responding well to treatment following an incident aboard a flydubai aircraft. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Indian diplomatic authorities have established continuous contact with the hospital team managing the pilot's care. The assurance comes as India maintains active engagement with relevant authorities regarding the incident and its aftermath. Jaiswal did not provide further details about the nature of the cockpit incident or timeline for the pilot's recovery. The MEA has prioritized monitoring the situation to ensure the Indian national receives appropriate medical attention and consular support throughout his treatment period.