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On what date did two Indian agents disguised as Kashmiris hijack an Indian aircraft__________?

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Answer: D. 30 Jan 1971

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The dramatic hijacking of the Indian domestic aircraft took place specifically on January 30, 1971. Two operatives disguised as Kashmiri separatists diverted the scheduled flight after it departed from Srinagar. The stolen plane was flown to Lahore airport, creating an immediate international diplomatic crisis. The early 1970s was a period of intense geopolitical friction and political volatility between India and Pakistan. Hijackings during this era posed severe security challenges for civil aviation authorities across South Asia. The incident significantly escalated political tensions just months before the outbreak of the 1971 war.

Aviation security protocols worldwide were subsequently tightened to prevent similar unlawful interference with commercial flights. Historical analysis of this event helps experts understand the complex diplomatic environment preceding regional conflicts. Government responses to international incidents require careful coordination between intelligence, security, and foreign ministries. Option A suggests January 27, 1971, which places the occurrence three days prior to the actual date. Option B lists January 28, 1971, failing to match the historically recorded day of the incident. Option C names January 29, 1971, missing the exact timeline by a single day.

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