Neerja Bhanot and Smit Machchhar: Two Indians Who Chose Others' Lives Over Their Own

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Flight attendant Neerja Bhanot displayed immense courage in 1986 when terrorists hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. She helped passengers escape and was killed shielding them. Decades later, in 2026, Captain Smit Machchhar faced a knife attack from a co-pilot mid-flight. Despite severe injuries, he prioritized the safety of 174 passengers, averting a major disaster. Both incidents highlight extraordinary bravery and humanity in crisis, demonstrating that duty and saving lives transcend personal danger.

नीरजा भनोट और स्मित मच्छर: दो भारतीय जिन्होंने अपनी जान से ज़्यादा दूसरों की जान चुनी