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40 years ago September 7, 1986: Pan Am aircraft hijack
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In Short: In 1986, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi blamed Pakistani authorities for the hijacking of a Pan Am aircraft, which resulted in 16 deaths and the heroic sacrifice of Neerja Mishra.
The Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, in a statement, blamed Pakistani authorities for their handling of the hijacking of a Pan Am aircraft on September 7, 1986, which led to the deaths of 16 people and injuries to several others, according to the latest reports.
He expressed difficulty in identifying the responsible parties for the hijacking incident, highlighting the complex nature of the event.
Neerja Mishra, a senior Indian flight purser on the hijacked Pan Am jumbo, tragically lost her life to the terrorists before Pakistani commandos could intervene, as reported in Bombay.
Mishra was set to celebrate her 23rd birthday on the same day, underscoring the personal impact of the hijacking.
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- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.
Sources
- The Indian Expresslink