The Indian Air Force’s 93rd anniversary celebration came with a surprising side of humour — and a dash of trolling that’s now gone viral. A photo of a dinner menu from the event, featuring dishes named after Pakistani cities targeted during anti-terror operations, is doing the rounds on social media — and netizens can’t stop talking about it.
The menu included a range of dishes that blended flavour with subtle political commentary. The main course featured ‘Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala’, ‘Rafiqui Rhara Mutton’, ‘Bholari Paneer Methi Malai’, ‘Sukkur Sham Savera Kofta’, ‘Sargodha Dal Makhani’, ‘Jacobabad Mewa Pulao’, and ‘Bahawalpur Naan’. Dessert didn’t hold back either — guests were treated to ‘Balakot Tiramisu’, ‘Muzaffarabad Kulfi Faluda’, and ‘Muridke Meetha Pan’.
Interestingly, each of these Pakistani cities holds historical significance for the Indian Air Force. They were among the targets of India’s airstrikes during Operation Bandar in 2019 and Operation Sindoor earlier this year — both launched in retaliation for cross-border terror activities.