Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC 814 hijack, offers a compelling firsthand account of the 1999 ordeal. Her narrative covers the harrowing experience of the hijack, including religious conversions imposed by the captors and the psychological impact on the passengers. Kataria highlights the critical role played by the Indian Government, particularly the complexities involved in the negotiations at Amritsar. She also points out significant security lapses at Kathmandu airport that contributed to the hijack`s success. Reflecting on media portrayals, Kataria critiques the Netflix web series on the incident, particularly addressing the Bhola-Shankar controversy, which she feels misrepresents key aspects of the story. Watch video for more.