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Defence
PM Modi Hails Captain Machchhar for Thwarting Potential 9/11‑Style Attack
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Machchhar for averting a large‑scale terrorist attack he likened to 9/11.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly commended Captain Machchhar, describing his actions as a valiant effort that averted a terrorist strike comparable to the September 11 attacks. The Prime Minister’s remarks were reported by The Meghalayan Express, emphasizing the captain’s decisive role in neutralising the threat.
According to Modi, the prevented incident had the potential to cause casualties and damage on a scale reminiscent of the 2001 attacks in the United States. By intervening swiftly, Captain Machchhar is credited with protecting countless lives and preserving national security.
Details of the operation remain limited, but officials indicated that security agencies continue to assess the broader context of the thwarted plot. The government reiterated its commitment to vigilance against any future attempts to target the nation.
According to Modi, the prevented incident had the potential to cause casualties and damage on a scale reminiscent of the 2001 attacks in the United States. By intervening swiftly, Captain Machchhar is credited with protecting countless lives and preserving national security.
Details of the operation remain limited, but officials indicated that security agencies continue to assess the broader context of the thwarted plot. The government reiterated its commitment to vigilance against any future attempts to target the nation.