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IAF Anniversary Menu Using Pakistani City Names Goes Viral

The image drew wide attention after posts by military veterans, with no detailed public explanation from the Air Force.

Overview

  • The menu was displayed on Oct. 8 during the Indian Air Force's 93rd anniversary at an undisclosed location, according to reports.
  • 'Rawalpindi' Chicken Tikka Masala and 'Balakot' Tiramisu featured among items named for Pakistani locations shown on a circulating menu card.
  • Reporting links the listed place names to targets from Operation Sindoor this year and the 2019 Balakot strike, known as Operation Bandar.
  • The image spread after a tweet by Major Madhan Kumar describing it as 'Next level trolling by IAF', with retired Lt Gen KJS Dhillon also sharing it.
  • During anniversary remarks, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh praised Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of effective air power; the IAF has not clarified the menu's intent.