National Investigation Agency vs. Unidentified Accused — Flydubai mid-air cockpit attack case

NIA to probe mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight

NIA registers case for mid-air attack on Captain Smit Machchhar

The National Investigation Agency has opened a formal probe into the mid-air attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, with UAE prosecutors alleging the incident was a plot to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv airport.

NIA registers FIR under Anti-Hijacking Act and UAPA in Flydubai cockpit attack case

The National Investigation Agency has officially registered an FIR regarding the incident on September 30, 2026, involving an alleged hijacking attempt and attack on Captain Smit Machchhar by an Omani co-pilot on Flydubai flight FZ1073. The investigation is probing potential extremist links under the UAPA and the Anti-Hijacking Act.

India's Anti-Terror Agency To Probe Mid-Air Attack On Captain Smit Machchhar Aboard Flydubai Flight

NIA probes Omani first officer for stabbing pilot Smit Machchhar

The NIA is investigating the stabbing of Captain Smit Machchhar by an Omani first officer aboard a FlyDubai flight, invoking the UAPA and Anti-Hijacking Act to examine a potential wider conspiracy.