Quick Info
| Profession | Wing Commander |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Himachal Pradesh |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
Latest News about Afshan Syal
21/11/2025
Wing Commander Namansh Syal died in a HAL Tejas crash during a flight display at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft went down during a low-altitude aerobatic manoeuvre and caught fire on impact, killing him instantly. His wife, Wing Commander Afshan Syal, later appeared at the funeral in uniform and gave him a final salute.
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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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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Spouse | Namansh Syal (deceased) |
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| Children | 1 Daughter (Aarya) |
Career
| Service No & Branch | Service No 32242 ACCTS |
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| Commission Date | 29/12/2011 |
| 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 21/11/2025. |
| Branch | Accounts Branch |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Afshan Syal serves as a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. | |
| 2. She was commissioned in December 2011. | |
| 3. Her husband, Namansh Syal, had also served in the Indian Air Force. | |
| 4. She was completing training in Kolkata when she learned about her husband's tragic death during the Tejas aircraft accident. | |
| 5. Afshan and Namansh were married for 16 years. | |
| 6. She stood by her husband's garlanded coffin and gave him a final salute during his last rites in his ancestral village Patialkar, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. |