Amid the ongoing controversy over the names of terrorists in Anubhav Sinha’s web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, Netflix India`s content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi after being summoned. The meeting at Jaju`s office lasted for about 40 minutes. The OTT platform official was apprised of the sentiments expressed by a large section of society and the need to be sensitive while handling such topics.

Netflix head shares statement on ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ controversy

In a statement released to the media, Monika said, "For the benefit of audiences unfamiliar with the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, the opening disclaimer has been updated to include the real and code names of the hijackers. The code names in the series reflect those used during the actual event. India has a rich culture of storytelling — and we are committed to showcasing these stories and their authentic representation."