The Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life during the Dubai Airshow crash, was honored by the Emirati Defence Forces with a ceremonial guard of honour. His mortal remains were repatriated to India on November 22, 2025, aboard a special IAF aircraft. The Indian Embassy in the UAE confirmed the solemn event, with Ambassador Deepak Mittal and Consulate General Satish Sivan paying their respects to the late officer. The incident occurred on Friday when the Tejas fighter jet, piloted by Syal, crashed during the airshow. The UAE’s gesture of respect highlights the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. The Indian Embassy shared the news on social media platform X, accompanied by a poignant image of the ceremony.