Netflix series on Indian plane hijack sparks controversy about streaming content

The series, called IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack, portrays the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu. Some social media users criticised the series because two of the hijackers were shown with Hindu code names rather than their Muslim identities, arguing it misrepresents the perspective of the event.

“For the benefit of audiences unfamiliar with the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, the opening disclaimer has been updated to include the real and code names of the hijackers,” Monika Shergill, Vice-President, Content, at Netflix India, said in a statement.