FlyDubai case: India investigates major conspiracy theory
Indian intelligence agencies have launched an independent investigation into an alleged attempted terrorist attack aboard a FlyDubai aircraft en route to Israel. The investigation has been handed over to India's National Investigation Agency (NIA). The key question is whether the co-pilot acted alone or was part of an international conspiracy. Captain Smith Machhar, an Indian citizen, sustained severe injuries but prevented a disaster. He may be considered for an award.
India has launched an independent investigation into an alleged attempted terrorist attack aboard a FlyDubai aircraft en route to Israel. The case has been handed over to India's National Investigation Agency (NIA), which specializes in terrorist crimes. The main question for investigators is whether the co-pilot from Oman, Hammam al-Hammami, acted alone or was part of a larger international conspiracy. According to preliminary data, he intended to direct the passenger plane toward Ben-Gurion Airport, inspired by the September 11 attacks. The captain of the aircraft, Indian citizen Smith Machhar, sustained severe head injuries but managed to prevent a catastrophe. His condition is improving after a complex surgery. There is consideration of awarding the captain the Medal of Civilian Heroism by the President of Israel. India plans to use intelligence from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to check possible connections of the suspect.