Neerja Bhanot

Indian model and Ashok Chakra recipient

Neerja Bhanot - Activists & Humanitarians born 1963
Born

1963
63 years ago

Died
Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

India

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A prominent Indian model received the Ashok Chakra for bravery. At the age of 22, acted as a flight attendant on a hijacked Pan Am flight from Mumbai to New York. Displayed exceptional courage by helping passengers escape the aircraft during the hijacking incident, ultimately sacrificing personal safety. The award recognized valor in the face of danger, marking a significant contribution in the realm of civil aviation security.

Received the Ashok Chakra posthumously

Served as a flight attendant on Pan Am Flight 73

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