Are there any fascinating unknown facts about IC 814 Hijak?
- Advani : Lal Krishna Advani -then Indian Union Home Minister- flatly refused to negotiate with hijackers as it would have depicted India as weak nation.
- He wanted a tough action against them.
- This veteran leader known for his nationalism and straight talk reluctantly agreed
- Ajit Doval : Present Indian National Security Advisor was the chief negotiator with hijackers.
- He went along with ISI officials (in camouflages) and talked with hijackers.
- He was not happy with fragile diplomatic tactics adopted by India as hijackers were already assured of safe exit by Pakistan.
- Jaswant Singh : Indian Foreign Ministers accompanied released terrorists in a special plane to Kandhar held by Taliban .
- It later earned him ire and ridicule of many Indians.
- Well, this former Indian army officer, was better known for his suave manners, learning and nationalism.
- Media : Ajit Doval- a seasoned spymaster- blamed media pressure for haphazard approach adopted by India in this shocking incident.
- Birthday : Hijackers celebrated birthday of a passenger and cut birthday cake along with cabin crew and passengers. They later gifted her a Pashmina Shawl.
- Jokes : Just to conceal their identities; hijackers sang and told jokes.
- Note : There are no fascinating; but, hard facts about this entire fiasco.
- Well :”Today one can dare anything, and, furthermore, nobody is surprised”.: Paul Gauguin
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