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13-Year-Old Boy Survives Flight Hidden in Landing Gear

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A 13-year-old boy from Kunduz survived a Kam Air Kabul-to-Delhi flight by hiding in landing gear on September 21, 2025.
He planned to travel to Iran but boarded the wrong flight, following others at Kabul Airport.
In Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, he was found on the runway, carrying a small red audio speaker, and repatriated to Kabul on the same flight.

History

Historical Context

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1980 triggered a humanitarian crisis, displacing over 6 million Afghans. This turmoil set the stage for ongoing instability, exemplified by a recent incident where a 13-year-old boy from Kunduz attempted to escape by hiding in an aircraft's landing gear. Such desperate actions reflect the enduring struggles of Afghan youth seeking safety and a better future.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy from Kunduz survived a Kam Air Kabul-to-Delhi flight by hiding in landing gear on September 21, 2025.
He planned to travel to Iran but boarded the wrong flight, following others at Kabul Airport.
In Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, he was found on the runway, carrying a small red audio speaker, and repatriated to Kabul on the same flight.

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