The body of IAF Wing Commander Naman Syal, who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show, was brought to Sulur Air Force Station, Coimbatore. Colleagues and officials paid emotional tributes before the mortal remains were flown to Himachal Pradesh for final rites.

Chennai: The body of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Naman Syal, who died in a tragic Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai international air show, was brought to the Sulur Air Force Station in Coimbatore on Sunday, where colleagues and officials paid an emotional tribute.

Coimbatore District Collector Pavan Kumar and Superintendent of Police Karthikeyan laid wreaths on behalf of the district administration as the IAF observed full military honours.

Wing Commander Syal, 37, hailed from Himachal Pradesh

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