Flydubai Flight Attack Leads to Multinational Terror Probe
On September 30, flydubai Flight FZ1073 experienced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured captain opened the cockpit door, enabling crew and passengers to restrain al-Hammami. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where authorities arrested the co-pilot. Six countries, including India and Australia, are investigating al-Hammami's background and potential extremist links.
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