Unmasking the Shadows: The Untold Story of IC 814 Hijacking

A new book reveals the crucial role played by Pakistan's ISI in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814. The book, based on interviews with intelligence professionals, explores the involvement of ISI in negotiating the release of terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar.

A new book delves into the mysterious and intricate details surrounding the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, shedding light on Pakistan's ISI's involvement. The book, titled 'Inside the Terrifying World of Jaish-e-Mohammed' by Abhinav Pandya, unveils how ISI handlers allegedly guided the hijackers through the entire ordeal.

Through extensive interviews with veteran intelligence and security professionals, the narrative recounts the chilling details of how ISI orchestrated the negotiations and release of three terrorists, including Masood Azhar, who would later go on to form the notorious militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Published by HarperCollins India, this book, set to release on Saturday, uncovers how the IC 814 hijacking was meticulously managed by ISI, right from guiding the hijackers to receiving freed terrorists in Pakistan and celebrating their release as a victory, thus presenting a critical perspective on one of India's most significant terrorist events.

(With inputs from agencies.)