International Community Hails Indian Pilot as Hero After Near‑Crash

World leaders and the global aviation community have lauded Captain Smita Machhar for her extraordinary heroism. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her as a national hero, noting that her courage directly resulted in the survival of over a hundred passengers. Israel also described her as a "real superhero" in official statements. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about crew security and the importance of robust training to handle internal threats on board.