Screengrab: Tejas fighter jet crash.
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A video that captured the chilling and unfortunate crash of the Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air show has gone viral. The clip, allegedly filmed by a Pakistani journalist, records him laughing at the incident which claimed the life of an Indian pilot. As the video was circulated online, netizens flooded the comments section condemning his act.
Several X users slammed the 'Pakistani scribe' for being 'inhumane' and 'shamelessly laughing' at the sorrowful incident.
Netizens react
"Really Disgusting Disgraceful," an X user said in the replies to the viral video. "This is shame," added another.
Meanwhile, a few urged the UAE government to take action against the journalist.
"We apologize on the behalf of that pakistani journalist. Indeed that is a huge Loss Deepest Condolences," a Pakistan-based X user commented.
Tejas fighter jet crash
On Friday, a Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. The lone pilot, Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, was killed in the crash.
Following the incident, several leaders and internet users expressed grief.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also offered condolences to the IAF and the family of the pilot who died in the crash.