Wing Commander Namansh Syal, martyred in the Dubai Air Show Tejas crash, was cremated with military honors in his native village Patialkar (Kangra, HP), where his wife Wing Commander Afshan, family and villagers bid an emotional farewell.
Wing Commander Namansh Syal Funeral: Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show, was given a final farewell on Sunday. Cousin Nishant cremated Namansh at his native village Patialkar in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Wing Commander Namansh Syal died while flying the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk-1) on Friday 21 November. Let us tell you that Namansh is survived by his wife, 6 year old daughter and parents.
Wing Commander Afshan’s heart touching salute to her husband
Wing Commander Afshan, wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, paid tribute to her husband with tears in her eyes. IAF officers also gave gun salute to Namansh Syal. His villagers were present in large numbers to get the last glimpse of 34 year old Namansh. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also expressed deep grief over the tragic demise of Syal. Many well-known personalities including actor Kamal Haasan paid tribute to him and called him a brave son of India. Sharing his photo on social media platform
What happened in Dubai Airshow?
On November 21, while performing acrobatics with Tejas during a demo flight at the Dubai Air Show, suddenly the fighter jet tilted downwards and came down rapidly and crashed. During this time, pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal did not even get a chance to eject. Let us tell you that more than 150 countries were showcasing their new fighter jets and avionics technology in the Dubai Air Show. After this air crash, the Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry.
Who was Namansh Syal?
Namansh Syal was an old student of Sainik School Sujanpur Tira. He was commissioned in the IAF in December 2009. The Indian Air Force remembered him as an outstanding fighter pilot and professional, known for his commitment and skill.