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Prime Minister lauds Captain Smit Machchhar for immense courage and valour in saving lives
Posted On:
01 OCT 2026 7:56AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his immense courage and unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others in the face of grave danger and despite being seriously injured.
The Prime Minister said that Captain Machchhar’s valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
Shri Modi said that India is proud of Captain Machchhar and prayed for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.
Shri Modi said in X post;
“Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO.
In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.
His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
India is proud of Captain Machchhar.
Praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.”
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