Flydubai hijack scare: NIA to seek Centre's nod for UAE visit to probe Flydubai case

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to seek the Centre’s approval to send a team to the UAE to record the statement of Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar. The agency also plans to coordinate with local investigators probing the alleged hijacking attempt and may seek access to arrested Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami for questioning, according to Hindustan Times.