The Netflix series IC 814 : The Kandahar Hijack was released on Thursday (August 29), based on the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC - 814 — considered one of the worst terrorist acts in India’s history. IC-814 hijacking in images: How the hostage crisis unfolded in Kandahar The hijacking finally came to an end nearly a week later, after negotiations, the release of three terrorists, the involvement of the Taliban, and the death of one of the 179 passengers on board. The IC 814 hijacking in December 1999 was a tense, seven-day ordeal that resulted in India releasing three dangerous terrorists in exchange for the safe return of the hostages. The incident led to significant security changes and had lasting impacts on India's counter-terrorism efforts. A visual and text retelling of the hijacking of Air India IC 814 in 1999. How India lost the opportunity of taking action at Amritsar, and ended up releasing three terrorists, including Masood Azhar.
