Incident Overview
Date: Friday 24 August 1984
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2A8 Advanced
Owner/operator: Indian Airlines
Registration Number: VT-EFK
Location: Dubai Airport (DXB) –
ÿ United Arab Emirates
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 74
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 20, 2005, seven Sikh extremists hijacked an Indian Airlines flight from Srinagar to Lahore, Pakistan. The hijackers demanded the release of Sikhs imprisoned in Indian jails and sought safe passage to the U.S. The aircraft was diverted to Dubai (DXB) and subsequently surrendered to authorities.On July 20, 2005, seven Sikh extremists hijacked an Indian Airlines flight from Srinagar to Lahore, Pakistan. The hijackers demanded the release of Sikhs imprisoned in Indian jails and sought safe passage to the U.S. The aircraft was diverted to Dubai (DXB) and subsequently surrendered to authorities.
Description
The aircraft was hijacked by seven Sikh extremists during a flight from Delhi and Srinagar, India. The hijackers demanded the release of Sikhs in Indian jails, fuel and safe passage to the U.S. The hijackers diverted the aircraft from Srinagar to Lahore (LHE), Pakistan. Although armed initially only with their ceremonial daggers, the hijackers apparently obtained a pistol from an accomplice in Lahore. After an intermediate stop in Karachi (KHI), the aircraft landed in Dubai (DXB) where the hijackers surrendered to authorities.
Primary Cause
Hijacking by Sikh extremists seeking to release Sikhs imprisoned in India.Hijacking by Sikh extremists seeking to release Sikhs imprisoned in India.Share on:
