The Netflix limited series, Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack, has gripped audiences worldwide with its retelling of the terrifying terrorist incident that took place in 1999. The series dramatizes one of the most perilous hijackings in aviation history. It has sparked widespread interest and discussion about the tense events of December 1999, including around how reflective the show is of the real history around the incident.

On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines Flight 814, en route from Kathmandu to Delhi, was hijacked by members of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen terrorist group. The hostage situation lasted for a week the longest hijack in Indian aviation history. It involved a series of tense negotiations, multiple stopovers, and the release of three terrorists in exchange for the safe return of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 passengers and crew. This story is reflected in Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack, with the series providing a detailed look at what actually happened.

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