The story discusses the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 on December 24, 1999, which took off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, heading to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India. The flight had 191 people on board, including 176 passengers and 15 crew members, many of whom were returning to India to celebrate Christmas. The narrative highlights the excitement of the passengers as they anticipated a short flight, but they were unaware that they would soon face a terrifying situation. As the flight progressed, the cockpit crew was engaged in pre-flight checks and was momentarily distracted when the chief steward brought them refreshments to lighten the mood. However, as they crossed the Nepal-India border, the passengers' joy would soon turn into fear as the hijacking unfolded. The story aims to provide insights into the decisions taken by the Indian government during this crisis and the challenges faced by those on board. The author expresses hope that readers will learn something new from this lesser-known historical event.

by HardikV.Patel in Gujarati Short Stories

Writen by HardikV.Patel

Category Short Stories