Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Afshan Akhtar |
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| Full Name | Wing Commander Afshan Syal |
| Known For | Being wife of Martyr Wing Commander Namansh Syal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Spouse | Namansh Syal (deceased) |
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| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| Service No & Branch | Service No 32242 ACCTS |
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| Commission Date | 29 December 2011 |
| Course | 8 SSC (W) G |
| Career Progression |
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| Notable Event | Her husband, Namansh Syal, was involved in a fatal accident during a flight display at the Dubai Air Show on 21 November 2025. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Afshan Syal serves as a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. | |
| She was commissioned in December 2011. | |
| Her husband, Namansh Syal, had also served in the Indian Air Force. | |
| She was completing training in Kolkata when she learned about her husband's tragic death during the Tejas aircraft accident. | |
| Afshan and Namansh were married for 16 years. |
