Netflix has recently added a disclaimer to their series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, following allegations of distorting facts and using incorrect names for the hijackers. Director Anubhav Sinha has faced criticism and even a PIL has been filed against the makers. In response to the uproar, Netflix has updated their disclaimer to include the real and code names of the hijackers.
IC 814 Kandahar Hijacking: Netflix Series Sparks Controversy
Background
On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked by five Pakistani militants en route from Kathmandu to Delhi. The aircraft was forced to land in Kandahar, Afghanistan. A hostage crisis ensued, with the hijackers demanding the release of jailed terrorists.
After several days of negotiations, the Indian government was forced to release three terrorists in exchange for the hostages. The incident became a national tragedy in India.
Netflix Series and Controversy
In December 2023, Netflix released a limited series titled "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack." The series faced immediate backlash from family members of the hijacking victims, who alleged that the show distorted facts and used incorrect names for the hijackers.
Specifically, the series used the code names of the hijackers instead of their real names, leading to confusion and accusations of whitewashing. Director Anubhav Sinha was criticized for allegedly downplaying the role of Pakistan in the incident.
In response to the outcry, Netflix updated the disclaimer on the series to include the real and code names of the hijackers.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What were the motives of the hijackers? The hijackers demanded the release of three jailed terrorists: Maulana Masood Azhar, Syed Ahmad Shah Geelani, and Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar. They also wanted India to withdraw its forces from Kashmir.
2. Why did the Indian government agree to release the terrorists? The government was under immense pressure to save the lives of the hostages. The hijackers had threatened to kill them if their demands were not met.
3. What were the consequences of the hijacking? The incident led to strained relations between India and Pakistan. It also led to increased security measures on Indian airlines.
4. Why was the Netflix series criticized? Family members of the victims alleged that the series distorted facts and used incorrect names for the hijackers. They claimed that the show whitewashed the role of Pakistan in the incident.
5. What has Netflix done in response to the criticism? Netflix has updated the disclaimer on the series to include the real and code names of the hijackers. The company has also apologized for any inaccuracies in the show.
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