The Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking of 1999, depicted in the Netflix dramatization Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack, remains one of the most infamous acts of terrorism in Indian history. The harrowing ordeal on the flight to Delhi, which lasted for eight days, captivated the nation and the world.

As depicted in the recent Netflix series, the hijackers demanded the release of three imprisoned terrorists in exchange for the hostages. The series has quickly climbed the global Netflix charts. It offers a chilling account of the events, from the initial hijacking to the dramatic conclusion.

One Person Died During The Ic 814 Plane Hijacking Out Of 179 Passengers The Hijacking Had One Fatality, A Newly-Wed Indian Businessman

The hijackers of Flight 814, which made its journey in December 1999, wanted to instill terror into the passenger hostages and government officials. They had already convinced Ic 814's Captain Devi Sharan, to fly West by threatening to execute ten of the hostages.