IB 71 2023

Critical Intelligence Received

In 1971, the Intelligence Bureau receives vital information from its agents in East Pakistan. This intelligence reveals a plot by Pakistan and China to launch attacks on India within a short timeframe, aiming to sever the North-east states from the rest of the country.

Dev Proposes Airspace Blockade

Agent Dev realizes that time is of the essence and proposes an airspace blockade as a counter-strategy. He believes that this measure would significantly disrupt the movement of the enemy's air-fleet from West Pakistan to East Pakistan, thus gaining a strategic advantage.

Reluctance among Political Superiors

Dev presents his plan to his superior, N.S. Avasti, but faces resistance from the political hierarchy. They are concerned that implementing an airspace blockade would violate the Tashkent Agreement, which makes them hesitant to proceed with such a bold move.

A Plan to Hijack and Divert

Dev suggests an audacious plan to hijack an Indian plane, manipulating the situation to create a legitimate reason to enforce the airspace ban. This strategy involves Kashmiri separatists landing the aircraft on Pakistani territory, which could provide the necessary legal cover.

Approval of the Operation

Initially regarded as a far-fetched idea, Dev's plan gains traction as the IB recognizes its potential. With strategic support from Avasti, they proceed to execute this carefully structured operation that could alter the course of impending conflict.

Execution Begins

The team prepares for the operation, gathering the necessary resources and forming a strategy for the hijacking. The urgency of the situation pushes them to act swiftly as time runs short and tensions rise on the borders.

Team Lodged in Lahore

As the operation unfolds, the entire team of intelligence officers finds themselves lodged at a hotel in Lahore. Here, they are unexpectedly faced with complications that threaten to derail the original mission plan.

Unforeseen Circumstances

While at the hotel, the intelligence officers encounter unforeseen circumstances that complicate their mission. These developments lead to a series of challenges that require quick thinking and adaptability from the team members.

Crisis Management

Faced with challenges in Lahore, the team must quickly reassess their situation. They work together to devise a new plan to ensure the hijacking's success while safeguarding their own safety and objectives.

Mission Objectives at Stake

As issues arise, the mission's primary objectives begin to hang in the balance. The team's determination is tested as they keep adapting their plans amidst growing risks and unpredictable variables.

Closure Point

As the operation progresses, tensions escalate between the staff at the hotel and the intelligence officers. The situation reaches a critical closure point, compelling them to make tough decisions to carry out their mission.