Neerja Bhanot: The Braveheart Who Saved 300 Lives ✈️❤️

On this day in 1986, the world witnessed an act of extraordinary courage and selflessness.
Neerja Bhanot, a young flight purser, sacrificed her life while saving hundreds of passengers on a hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan.

A Night of Heroism 🌙🔥

When armed terrorists stormed the flight, Neerja’s quick thinking and fearless leadership helped hide passengers’ passports, preventing the hijackers from identifying Americans and other targets.
She guided people to safety through emergency exits, even as gunfire filled the cabin.

A Legacy of Bravery and Compassion 🕊️

Neerja’s final act was shielding three children from bullets, giving her own life so that others might live. Her sacrifice saved over 300 passengers.

A Nation’s Pride and an Eternal Inspiration 🌏✨

For her unparalleled courage, Neerja was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. Her story continues to inspire generations worldwide—a reminder that true heroism is love in action.

#NeerjaBhanot 💛 #AshokaChakra 🏅 #CourageBeyondFear ✈️