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Tejas Jet Crash: The Indian Air Force on Saturday mourned the death of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot, killed after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show yesterday. The IAF shared a condolence note on X, saying the Indian Air Force deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal.

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"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. A dedicated fighter pilot and thorough professional, he served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty. His dignified persona earned him immense respect through a life devoted to service, and was visible in the send-off attended by UAE Officials, colleagues, friends, and the officials of the Indian Embassy," the IAF said.

The IAF stands in solidarity with his family in this hour of profound grief and honours his legacy of courage, devotion and honour. May his service be remembered with gratitude, it added.

IAF Pilot's Village In Himachal Mourns A life Lost Too Soon

Meanwhile, for the people of Patiyalkar, a sleepy village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, the news of the death of local hero Namansh Syal is yet to sink in. For most of them, Namansh, who was in his mid-30s, remains an outstanding athlete distinguished by his dedication to the country, “who even set an example in death by diverting the aircraft to save thousands present at the mega air show”.

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Since early Saturday, heart-wrenching scenes have been witnessed at the Syal household in the Nagrota Bagwan area, with villagers trying to console the wailing family members mourning a life lost too soon.

Jogindernath Syal, Namansh's uncle, said the mortal remains of the wing commander reached the Sulur Air Force station near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu around 9 am on Saturday, from where they will be flown to the Gaggal airport in Kangra on Sunday.

(With PTI inputs)

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