US Edition'Dedicated, exceptional': IAF pays tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal who died in Tejas crash
- On Saturday the Indian Air Force paid tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, confirming his death after a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed on Friday at about 2.10 PM local time.
- Early footage suggests the pilot was unable to pull out of a negative‑G manoeuvre at low altitude, and the Indian Air Force said a court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause.
- A special IAF aircraft transported his mortal remains back to India on Saturday, while the Emirati Defence Forces accorded a ceremonial guard of honour and Indian diplomats paid respects.
- The mortal remains were brought to Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore on Sunday morning, while relatives, neighbours and locals in Nagrota Bagwan gathered, mourning his wife, an IAF officer, and their seven‑year‑old daughter.
- A video shared by Major Surendra Poonia showed Wing Commander Namansh Syal smiling warmly before the display, prompting condolences from social media users worldwide.
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Wing commander Namansh Syal cremated with full honors, celebs pay tribute
Shimla: Sobbing inconsolably, the IAF officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter clinging to her as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Sunday. The wing commander’s cousin lit the pyre in the presence of Indian Air Force and civic officials, politicians and locals, who had lined up to pay …
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Namansh Syal was laid to rest with full military honors, including gun salutes and ceremonial tributes, honoring his service and sacrifice for the nation.
Tejas crash: Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal brought to IAF base in Tamil Nadu
The Indian Air Force confirmed his demise after a Tejas aircraft crashed & burst into flames at the Dubai Air Show 2025 Friday. Syal is survived by his wife, 6 yr-old daughter & his parents.
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