Incoming Rescuers
The 17-hour long hijacking was finally over, and the authorities stormed the aircraft and siezed the hijackers. After opening fire, the criminals ran out of ammunition fairly quickly, but thankfully very few passengers were injured. Nearly everyone was able to flee before the hijackers were arrested...
Afterwards
43 passengers were injured or killed aboard the flight during the hostage situation, including Neerja. Five hijackers were caught and sentenced to life in prison. They admitted to being members of terrorist group Abu Nidal Organization. Neerja's family set up two awards that are gifted to outstanding Indian women and heroic flight attendants annually in her honor.