Biratnagar Plane Hijack: Nepal's First Plane Hijack - Girija Koirala 's Masterplan Exposed?
The Nepal plane hijacking remains a pivotal event in the history of Nepalese aviation and international security. On the last day of the year, a Royal Nepal Airlines Twin Otter aircraft was forcibly taken over by three hijackers. The perpetrators, seeking the release of political prisoners in Nepal, diverted the plane from its intended route from Biratnagar to Kathmandu and rerouted it to Calcutta, India. The tense situation prompted negotiations between the Indian government and Nepalese authorities, resulting in the eventual release of passengers and crew members. The swift and coordinated efforts of both governments were crucial in ensuring the safety of the individuals on board and in bringing the hijackers to justice.
Here is a list of and their roles mentioned in the given information:
Girija Prasad Koirala (GPK) - Mastermind of the hijacking plan and a leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) party.
Durga Subedi - One of the hijackers who came up with the idea of hijacking the plane.
Nagendra Dhungel - A member of the hijacking team.
Basanta Bhattarai - Another member of the hijacking team.
Madan Aryal - Informed GPK about the possibility of hijacking a plane and his brother Binod Prasad Aryal was responsible for taking the money to safety in Darjeeling and Sikkim.
BP Koirala - Charismatic leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) who was in self-exile in India during the Panchayat regime.
Dilip Jung Thapa - Executive manager of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) branch office in Biratnagar.
CP Lohani - A cinema actor who gave his plane ticket to one of the hijackers.
Mala Sinha - Actress who was also on the same plane to Kathmandu.
Sushil Koirala, Manahari Bhattarai, Rajendra Dahal, and Biru Lama - Part of the team waiting on the ground in Forbesgunj.
Ganesh Sharma - Indian national sympathetic to the democracy cause in Nepal who drove GPK's vehicle during the operation.
Note: Some images are used for the representational purpose only. They do not fully resemble the actual person.
Disclaimer!
The information provided in this video is based on historical accounts and publicly available sources concerning the 1973 Nepal plane hijacking. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content, viewers are advised to conduct their own research and verify the facts independently. The purpose of this video is to offer a brief overview of the incident for educational and informational purposes only. The content does not intend to provide exhaustive details or serve as a substitute for professional advice or consultation. The views and opinions expressed in the video are solely those of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of any organizations or entities mentioned.