# Gujarat Announces State Award For flydubai's Indian Hero Pilot

> Captain Machchhar, who is being treated in Saudi Arabia, is being hailed for his heroic act that saved several lives, drawing high praise from all sections of society.

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:02:18.483Z
- Updated: 2026-10-03T10:32:52.064Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Captain Machchhar, Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Zamzam Well, heroic act that saved several lives, holy water, sunnah, underground pipes

## How it developed

- 2026-10-01T11:02:18.483Z - NDTV: [Gujarat Announces State Award For flydubai's Indian Hero Pilot](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gujarat-announces-state-award-for-flydubais-indian-hero-pilot-12125186#publisher=newsstand)
- 2026-10-03T10:32:52.064Z - BBC News Pidgin: [Zamzam water: Wetin e be and wia e come from? - BBC News Pidgin](https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cw5ynk9884gjo)

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