Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 21 Nov 2025,Friday India Global
Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force was killed after a Tejas LCA Mk-1 fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday at 2:10 pm. Initially unclear if he had ejected safely, the IAF later confirmed his death, expressing deep regret and announcing a court of inquiry to determine the cause. Syal, hailing from Himachal Pradesh, was remembered by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu as a courageous son of India, with heartfelt tributes shared on social media. The tragedy has cast a shadow over India’s showcase of its indigenous Tejas aircraft, underscoring the risks faced by pilots during high-profile aerial displays.(PC: HT)
