Kandahar Hijacking: All you need to know about three terrorists released
The 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 is back in the spotlight with the release of a new Netflix series, IC 814 - The Kandahar Hijack. The aircraft was diverted to several locations, including Amritsar, Lahore, Dubai, and ultimately Kandahar, Afghanistan, before the Indian government conceded to the hijackers' demands and released three terrorists in exchange for the hostages. Now, amid the ongoing controversy, here’s a closer look at the three terrorists released by the Indian government in exchange for the hostages aboard IC 814. Who were the three terrorists released by the Indian government? The three terrorists released in the aftermath of the hijack—Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, Masood Azhar, and Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar—have had a lasting impact on global terrorism.
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