The Indian Air Force has condoled the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who passed away in the Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show 2025 on Friday.

In an X post, the IAF said, "The Indian Air Force deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the unfortunate Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show."

In the send-off video shared by the IAF, one can see Indian as well as UAE officials paying their respects to the fallen soldier.

Among pictures of Wg Cdr Syal, in one he can be seen in his IAF uniform while in another one he is wearing his pilot overall while standing in front of a fighter het.

"A dedicated fighter pilot and thorough professional, he served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of d

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