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The IAF celebrated Air Force Day with a special menu featuring dishes bearing the names of Pakistani air bases and militant camps that were targeted during Operation Sindoor.
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October. (Image source: X)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated Air Force Day with a bold and unusual menu on October 8. The special menu included dishes bearing the names of Pakistani air bases and militant camps that were targeted during Operation Sindoor, between May 7 and 10. The menu included main dishes and desserts that were creatively named after these air bases. Since the photo of the list went viral, users have praised the Air Force for their creativity.
The IAF’s 93rd anniversary was marked by dishes like “Rawalpindi” Chicken Tikka Masala Kofta, “Sargodha” Dal Makhani, “Jacobabad” Mewa Pulao, and “Bahawalpur” Naan. For dessert, guests can enjoy ‘Balakot’ Tiramisu, ‘Muzaffarabad’ Kulfi Falooda and ‘Muridki’ Meetha Paan.
“Adding salt to the injury. Namak sawad anusar,” one user wrote in response to the post.
Another said: “Next level trolling by IAF. I wish all ingredients were purchased from the nearest KIRANA store.”
“Munior Soup” and “Kirana Noodles” echoed some of them.
Another added: “Trolling at supersonic level.”
Sindor process
The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force worked together to carry out coordinated attacks. During Operation Sindoor, nine major terrorist facilities were destroyed in Pakistan. The targets were strategically selected to break the network of terrorist infrastructure operating against India. These sites were linked to banned groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), JeM (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), all of which are believed to receive support and protection from the Pakistani military and intelligence agencies.
The Indian Air Force has played a key role in conducting precise, high-impact air operations. The main targets included Pakistani air bases and terror camps such as Noor Khan in Rawalpindi, Rafiqi, Bulari, Sukkur, Sargodha and Jacobabad. The Israeli Air Force used air-launched cruise missiles and other precision weapons during the operation.
Strikes on militant infrastructure
India also targeted several terrorist camps during Operation Sindoor. In Balakot, the strikes focused on the JeM camp, while in Muzaffarabad, both JeM and Lashkar-e-Taiba have their own training facilities.
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Muridke, located 40 kilometers from Lahore, is a base for the Lashkar-e-Taiba led by Hafiz Saeed. He is believed to be behind the Pahalgam attack that killed more than 25 tourists.
The Lashkar-e-Taiba complex in Muridke extends over an area of 200 acres and includes a terrorist training camp among other facilities. Bahawalpur is also a key location, serving as a base for the JeM. Its president, Masood Azhar, masterminded the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008.
Pakistan’s response and statements
In a statement, Pakistani officials agreed that the Indian Air Force, while remaining within Indian airspace, targeted Muridke, Sialkot and Bahawalpur, and across the Line of Control at Kotli and Muzaffarabad.
Context and legacy
India changed its military approach by striking deep into Pakistan, targeting areas such as Punjab and Bahawalpur. India was able to reach hundreds of kilometers inside the country, including Bahawalpur, a place that was not even bombed by American drones.
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Delhi, India, India
09 Oct 2025 at 3:59 PM IST
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