Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin today visited the Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington and held a meeting with the defence officials present there.
The Indian Air Force confirmed on December 8 that India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 others who were travelling with him onboard the helicopter that crashed in Tamil Nadu have passed away.
Those on board the helicopter included four crew members and nine passengers including Rawat, his wife, and security officials. They had boarded the Mi17 V5 helicopter around noon when it met with a tragic accident, the Indian Air Force said. The lone survivor of the accident is Group Captain Varun Singh, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Military Hospital in Wellington.
The mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife along with other defence personnel killed in the IAF chopper crash are expected to arrive in Delhi by December 9 evening.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin today visited the Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington and held a meeting with the defence officials present there.
Four Indian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the chopper crash include Wg Cdr PS Chauhan, Sqn Leader K Singh, JWO Rana Pratap Das, JWO Pradeep A. Total 13 died in the crash including CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 7 Army personnel.
Three-day state mourning in Uttarakhand on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other Armed Forces personnel in a helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu earlier today: Abhinav Kumar, Additional Principal Secy to Uttarakhand CM
The bodies of CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat would be brought to their house in Delhi on December 10 and people would be allowed to pay them their last respects from 11 am to 2 pm, followed by a funeral procession which will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.
Cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife to be done on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment. Their mortal remains are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening.
Cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife to be done on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment. Their mortal remains are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening.
Condolences to be expressed in Uttarakhand Assembly tomorrow (December 9) over the death of 13 people including CDS General Bipin Rawat following which the House will be adjourned for the entire day: State Assembly Speake Premchand Aggarwal
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has decided not to celebrate her birthday on December 9, says AICC general secretary KC Venugopal and urges party workers and supporters to strictly avoid any celebrations
In today's Cabinet Committee on Security meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all members observed two minutes of silence and paid tributes to all those who have lost their lives in the military chopper crash, ANI reported.
Bhutan PM extends condolences over the demise of CDS Bipin Rawat & 12 others. “Heartaching to learn of helicopter crash in India, claiming 13 precious lives, including the CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat and wife. People of Bhutan and I offer prayers for India and the bereaved families.”
It’s deeply painful for me to learn about the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat. He devoted his life to the nation. My condolences to his family: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
“General MM Naravane and all ranks of the Indian Army express their deepest grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs Madhulika Rawat, President DWWA and 11 other military personnel in an unfortunate air accident today”: India Army
A very sad day for the nation as we have lost our CDS, General Bipin Rawat Ji in a very tragic accident. He was one of the bravest soldiers, who has served the motherland with utmost devotion. His exemplary contributions and commitment cannot be put into words. I am deeply pained: Home Minister Amit Shah
