US House passes resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns terrorism

The US House of Representatives has passed a formal resolution honouring Captain Smit Machchhar for his courageous actions in defending an aircraft against a treacherous act by his co-pilot that endangered all passengers and crew.

The flight safely reached Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with all lives preserved. The resolution also acknowledged the contributions of off-duty pilots and crew members who assisted during the incident.

The congressional recognition celebrates Machchhar's heroism in preventing a potential catastrophe.