The IAF pilot who died in the crash involving a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said in a post that the pilot hailed from the state’s Kangra district.

Indian Embassy in the UAE tweets, "We deeply regret and condole the loss of life in the accident involving IAF Tejas aircraft at Dubai Air Show. Embassy and Consulate teams are on the ground and extending all assistance. We are in touch with UAE authorities in the matter.

Wing Commander Namnash Syal was identified as the pilot of the ill-fated Tejas fighter jet that crashed during the Dubai Airshow on Friday,.