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India to probe flydubai attack: NIA files case under anti-hijacking law & UAPA

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What happened

The National Investigation Agency has initiated a probe into the shocking attack on Captain Smit Machchhar, who was brutally stabbed by his co-pilot during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:49:44 UTC.

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