The chaotic afternoon of Monday (August 5), which saw a swift and violent power transition in India’s neighbourhood, was filled with uncertainties. After being abandoned by the army leadership at the last minute, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina narrowly escaped the violent mob thanks to the swift maneuvers of her security staff and the Bangladesh Air Force.
Based on local reports, social media footage and flight tracking data, India Today’s Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) team has compiled a visual timeline of Sheikh Hasina’s final hours in Bangladesh and her narrow escape to India.