The hijackers surrendered themselves on the assurance of a passage to the United States. (Express Archive)
Hijackers Surrender
Almost 38 hours after they seized an Indian Airlines Boeing 737 over Pathankot, 12 pro-Khalistani hijackers surrendered to the authorities in the United Arab Emirates and released 68 passengers and six members of the crew unharmed. The hijackers surrendered themselves on the assurance of a passage to the United States.
Protest Day
Several violent incidents were reported from various parts of the country as the opposition parties observed an “all-India protest day” in protest against the dismissal of the Rama Rao ministry in Andhra Pradesh. Workers belonging to 22 youth and other organisations held a protest demonstration near the Boat Club in the Capital against “the murder of democracy in Andhra Pradesh” and courted arrest by violating prohibitory orders.
Assam Electoral Rolls
The Election Commission has decided that the 1971 electoral rolls in Assam should be the basis for further revision of electoral rolls in the state. Chief Election commissioner R K Trivedi said that he would write to the government seeking suitable amendments in the law to enable the commission to undertake revision. At the meeting, all except Congress (I) and the CPI(M) endorsed the proposal.
Indian Invasion Plan
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi denied a report quoted by Sri Lankan Prime Minister R Premadasa, which purported to give an “Indian invasion plan” of the island in September. Replying to a discussion, Mrs Gandhi asserted that there was “no such plan then” and won’t be in future either.
