Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India — Prime Minister's Office · PIB Delhi · Read the original release on pib.gov.in
Addressing the centenary celebrations of the UPSC, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
The Prime Minister said that without fearing for his own life, Captain Machchhar fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11-like attack from happening.
Shri Modi said that 140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit Machchhar and are praying for his well-being.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening.
140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being.”
Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening.
140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being. pic.twitter.com/YGTA9CFCAg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2026
This is an official press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), reproduced as issued.
