The Indian Air Force (IAF) Saturday paid a heartfelt tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life after a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday.

In a statement shared on X, the IAF said it “deeply mourns the tragic loss” of the 34-year-old pilot, honouring him as a devoted officer who served the nation with “unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty.”

Amid nationwide mourning, a video filmed before the Dubai Air Show has surfaced on social media. Shared by Major Surendra Poonia, the viral clip shows a volunteer documenting a behind-the-scenes look at the event. As he pans the camera toward the Tejas fighter jet, Wing Commander Syal briefly appears in the frame, smiling warmly just moments

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