AS Dulat, the former chief of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has recently revealed the identity of the so-called 'ghost passenger' from the notorious IC 814 hijacking case. The 1999 incident, which saw an Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi being hijacked by militants, became one of the most infamous terrorist acts in Indian aviation history.
Dulat’s disclosure provides new insights into the extreme risks faced by this particular hostage, who was hidden aboard the aircraft during the crisis. According to Dulat, the 'ghost passenger' was in grave danger and might have faced beheading if the hijackers had discovered his presence. The revelation underscores the high-stakes nature of the hijacking and the dire situations faced by individuals involved in such crises. The exposure of this information not only adds to the historical understanding of the hijacking but also highlights the precariousness of hostage situations and the potential for severe consequences in such high-pressure scenarios.
