BREAKING: Captain Smit Machchhar Recovering Well, Indian Mission In UAE Confirms | News18

News18 - Oct 3, 2026

Captain Smith Machar is recovering well under excellent medical care, according to the Indian mission in UAE. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms his health is improving, and they are in close contact with his family during this time of recovery. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn180c_worldNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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