New Delhi:
Wing Commander Namansh Syal has been identified as the pilot who tragically lost his life in the Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai Airshow on Friday, according to reports. The 37-year-old officer hailed from Patialkadh in Nagrota Bagwan tehsil, located in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district.
Himachal Pradesh CM Condoles the Loss
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid heartfelt tribute to the decorated officer.
In a message shared on X, he wrote:
“The news of the demise of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district’s brave son Naman Syal ji in the Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show is extremely heartbreaking and soul-shattering. The nation has lost a courageous, dutiful, and valiant pilot.”
The chief minister also extended support to the bereaved family, calling Wing Commander Syal’s service and sacrifice a matter of immense pride for the state and the nation.
Who Was Wing Commander Namansh Syal?
- Age: 37 years
- Origin: Patialkadh village, Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra district
- Rank: Wing Commander, Indian Air Force
- Known for: Professional excellence, dedication, and discipline
The crash has sent shockwaves across the Air Force community and the nation, with tributes pouring in for the officer.
Tejas Aircraft Crash at Dubai Airshow
The incident occurred during a demonstration at the prestigious Dubai Airshow, where the indigenous Tejas fighter jet was participating as a showcase of India’s growing aerospace capabilities.
An investigation is expected to be conducted by aviation authorities to determine the cause of the crash.
