AHMEDABAD: When Swati Rawal, Air India's commercial pilot, who brought 263 Indians stranded in Italy devastated by the coronavirus, brought back the country, it was a moment of pride not only for Gujarat but for the whole of India. The safe return of these Indians not only aroused hope among hundreds of Indians and their families, but also gave a message to the whole world that no matter how big the danger, India is fully alert for the safety of its citizens.

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Speaking to the media, Swati's father SD Rawal said, "When Swati was asked to go to Italy with a crew of 22, she called me on the evening of 21 March. When I asked her what she decided, she said she was ready to go ' Rawal further said, 'I have been a forest officer and have been posted on government duty under all circumstances and I am proud that my daughter did the same. She is fearless. '

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Rawal said that when Swati took a flight from Italy to Italy, all the passengers were ready and brought her back to Delhi. He further said, "I was worried about her in the meantime but the way she and her crew members bravely brought all the passengers back home safely is admirable."

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