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As the hours turned into a long nightmare, the military prepared a rescue strategy while Neerja continued to nurture the hope of survival among the passengers. Tragically, the situation reached a critical peak when the hijackers began to shoot indiscriminately in the cabin, leading to panic and chaos. Seizing the moment, Neerja activated the evacuation slide, guiding passengers to safety, her qualities of empathy and courage shining through even in the darkest moments.