Abhinandan Varthaman’s mannequin displays at PAF museum

KARACHI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Museum in Karachi has put on life-sized mannequin of an Indian pilot, Abhinandan, whose plane was shot down over Kashmir earlier this year, invoking the ire of India’s media.

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Pakistan Army released a video showing him sipping a hot cup of tea and refusing to answer any questions politely.

“The tea is fantastic,” his remarks about the tea made him a viral sensation at India’s expense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya_9dzbT4dg

He was released several days later in a peace gesture from Pakistan aimed at defusing tensions. The statue stands in a gallery named Operation Swift Retort.

Abhinandan’s exhibit at PAF Museum breaks the internet.

Ok, I enjoyed looking at #abhinandan's statue installed by #PAF in their museum with a 'fantastic' cup. 😆

Now, no one should complain if, in response, the Indian govt or their army make statues of our 93k soldiers who surrendered to them in 1971.

You have given them a chance. pic.twitter.com/so6IiH1gcE

— Sami Naik (@saminaik_asn) November 12, 2019

Lol the 'Tea Cup' is there as well. #Abhinandan https://t.co/ohLRaudzcy

— Hina Khan (@cesthinakhan) November 9, 2019

https://twitter.com/Brave_Fatima/status/1193853487756595200

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