The mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who was martyred in the Tejas fighter jet crash, reached Kangra, where there is an atmosphere of grief and pride in the village. People gathered to pay their last respects. All eyes are on the investigation of the accident and the action of the Air Force.
The pride of the plane flying in the air, the laughter echoing in the courtyard of the house and the sparkle in the eyes of the parents – in a moment turns into deep silence and broken dreams. Patialkar village in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is filled with the same silence today, where every street is saying the same word, our son has returned, but this time wrapped in the tricolor.
Mortal remains brought to India after Dubai Air Show accident
The mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who was martyred in the crash of LCA Tejas aircraft during the Dubai Air Show 2025, was taken to his native village Patialkar on Sunday. The Indian Air Force had confirmed his martyrdom immediately after the plane crash. There was a fire after the Tejas crashed, in which Wing Commander Syal sacrificed his life for the country.
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Crowd gathered in the village, every face was immersed in grief.
As soon as the military vehicle entered the village, the entire Patialkar gathered to bid last farewell to the martyr. Sandeep Kumar, a resident of the village, said, “Namansh was not only the son of our village, but our younger brother. He had come to the village only a few months ago. We all are at a loss for words.”
Star of the school, pride of the country
Pankaj Chadha, who studied with him at Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra, said, “We have lost one of our gems. He was the pride of the school. His achievements were a pride for all of us. Today we are going to pay his last respects with a heavy heart.”
irreparable pain in the eyes of the family
Wing Commander Syal’s uncle Madan Lal said, “The entire village is in mourning. Namansh was bright, disciplined and very promising since childhood. He never left the first position in studies. Today the country has lost an extraordinary son.”
Got respect abroad, got a true farewell in the country
His mortal remains were brought to Sulur Air Base, Coimbatore this morning. The Emirati Defense Force in Dubai gave him a guard of honour, which was a symbol of his courage and service. After this he was brought to India by special plane.
A family left behind, who will now take over the story of bravery
Martyr Wing Commander Namansh Syal left behind his wife, six-year-old daughter and parents. Even the broken words of his wife and family are unable to explain what a great loss this son who sacrificed his life for the country is.
The country will never forget this warrior of Tejas
The Tejas plane crash was not just an air show accident, but the last flight of a brave man who considered serving the country as the biggest duty of life. Today, from Patialakar to the whole of India, there is the same feeling, the heroes return, but live on in stories, in history and in the pride of every Indian.
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