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1971 Indian Airlines hijacking
The 1971 Indian Airlines hijacking was a significant event in India's aviation history, occurring on March 24, 1971, when armed militants seized control of a domestic flight, Indian Airlines Flight 810, en route from Jammu to Delhi. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-8, was hijacked by three individuals associated with the militant group, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). The hijackers demanded the release of their detained comrades and sought international attention to their cause. The incident lasted approximately 90 hours, culminating in a tense standoff that ended with the intervention of Indian security forces. The hijacking highlighted vulnerabilities in airport security and prompted changes in India's aviation policies and protocols.