New Delhi: The unfortunate incident of IAF’s chopper crash in Coonoor of Tamil Nadu has left the nation and armed forces shell-shocked. The scale & intensity of fire at the mishap site has left not much to speculate about the survival of Army officials on board the VIP chopper. A couple of political leaders have expressed shock over the incident and are also praying for their speedy recovery. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on the microblogging site, "Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper. Prayers for speedy recovery". Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper. Prayers for speedy recovery. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021 However, Twitter is also abuzz with several hateful & disgusting reactions who look in celebratory mode over the unfortunate incident. Here are several hateful twitter reactions expressing glee over the chopper crash: While the nation prays for the safety of all involved the usual community is enjoying it!#HelicopterCrash #BipinRawat pic.twitter.com/3oIG1m3sB6 — Arun (@arunpudur) December 8, 2021 I thought Pasha was a Pakistani but then I figured out he is an “Indian” Muslim from Hyderabad. #BipinRawat pic.twitter.com/aPkfVpJDaU — Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) December 8, 2021 Traitors are happy #BipinRawat pic.twitter.com/9ctiZkmroA — True Patriot ?? (@goan_good) December 8, 2021 Look who all are Happy and laughing ? I don't know when this part living in the society will change.Praying for #BipinRawat Sir ? pic.twitter.com/2DlQcQ3n28 — ??Vini7??? (@VImvinit007) December 8, 2021 Hey @RanaAyyub why your kaumi brothers laughing on CDS Rawat sir aircraft crash news ?#bipinrawat #Ooty pic.twitter.com/SKHF6q6Gau — कटप्पा (@Katappa00) December 8, 2021 Why is it that people of only one religion celebrate whenever there is a national loss? Why is it that people of only one religion keep begging outsiders to attack & create instability in India?#BipinRawat pic.twitter.com/DSfnJ5e6Jv — Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) December 8, 2021 Meanwhile, the IAF has ordered an inquiry into the accident. "An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident," tweeted IAF. An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021
