Wing Commander Afshan Bids Emotional Farewell to Husband Lost in Tejas Fighter Crash at Dubai Air Show

Nov 23, 2025 07:36 pm CST

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Afshan paid her final respects to her husband, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically died when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show. The fallen pilot received full military honors at his cremation in his ancestral village in Himachal Pradesh, leaving behind his wife and five-year-old daughter. Fellow villagers, officials, and the IAF commemorated his dedication, exceptional skill, and unwavering commitment to service.