The Gujarat government will honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with the 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award' for his bravery in thwarting his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight despite being stabbed. Machchhar is credited with saving 174 passengers. Meanwhile, a special prayer was held at Somnath temple, seeking his speedy recovery and long life.
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Gujarat To Honour Flydubai's Indian Hero Pilot
