Devi Sharan, hero of IC814 Kandahar Hijack, retires after 40 years: ‘I look forward to making more memories’
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Devi Sharan, hero of IC814 Kandahar Hijack, retires after 40 years: ‘I look forward to making more memories’

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Devi Sharan, the captain of the hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in 1999, has hung up his boots after an illustrious 40-year career. He said, “As I embark on the golden chapter of my life, I look forward to making more memories with my family and friends.” Speaking with TOI about the Kandahar hijack, Devi Sharan said, IC 814 hijacking taught me life is very unpredictable and one has to be ready to fight back. Devi Sharan While recalling the hijack episode in an old interview, Devi Sharan had said, “I had to live to save others.” KANDAHAR HIJACK Indian Airlines flight IC814, traveling from Kathmandu to Delhi, was hijacked on December 24, 1999. While the aircraft was cruising at 26,000 feet, Captain Devi Sharan noticed a person onboard wearing a monkey cap and holding a hand grenade and a revolver.

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Hindustan Times  

Captain Devi Sharan, the pilot who steered the hijacked Indian Airlines IC 814 flight in 1999, retired on Saturday after commanding his final flight aboard a Melbourne-Delhi Boeing 787. Air India cabin crew celebrates Captain Devi Sharan's retirement on board the Boeing 787 after the Melbourne-Delhi flight. The Kandahar hijacking wasn't Captain Devi Sharan's only encounter with danger. Captain Sharan’s …

Air India honours IC 814 hero pilot Devi Sharan as he retires after 40 years
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Air India honours IC 814 hero pilot Devi Sharan as he retires after 40 years

India Today  

Captain Devi Sharan, a name known for his courage and resilience, received a heartfelt tribute from Air India as he completed his last flight as a pilot. Devi Sharan completes his final flight from Melbourne to Delhi, we honor his extraordinary 40-year journey - one defined by bravery, leadership, and an unyielding commitment to the skies. The post was accompanied …

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