Speaking to reporters, Shekhawat said, "This is unfortunate; it is a matter of investigation. No comments can be made until the complete investigation."
Looking at the nature of the Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show 2025, defence expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retd.) speculated that the incident might have occurred due to the pilot losing control or a blackout due to the g-forces induced by gravity.
Speaking to ANI, his uncle, Joginder Nath Syal, recalled the moment he learned of the crash, "We received information about the crash around 5:00 pm, when his father called me and told me to watch the news. People of the village have gathered here and all are very sad..."
In a recent development, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expressed its condolences on X, stating, "HAL is deeply saddened by the loss of the courageous IAF pilot during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. HAL expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family."
In a self-made video, Major General Vikrant Naik (Retd) said, "I was at the Dubai Air Show today when this unfortunate incident happened. I pay homage to the regrettable loss of our brother in arms, the pilot. As a proud Indian, I'm sure this is just a temporary setback for the mission Te
"This is very unfortunate. I believe all angles will be investigated. And I think this is the second such Tejas crash in recent times. Last year, too, one of our Tejas fighter jets crashed in Rajasthan. I believe this entire incident will be investigated and lessons will be learnt," Sriva
Defence expert Praful Bakshi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of an Indian Air Force pilot who lost his life in a Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show, calling it an "unfortunate" incident.
In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "A life snatched away too soon. I join the nation in mourning the loss of our IAF pilot during the Dubai Air Show. He lost his life in service of his motherland and we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the martyred soul. May they
The toss is scheduled for 8.30 am, and the match will begin at 9 am, following the national anthems of both teams. The two captains will sign portraits of the stadium as part of the pre-match ceremony. A specially crafted gold coin created to mark the occasion will be presented to both sk