Chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat in it crashes in Tamil Nadu; 13 out of 14 declared dead

New Delhi: Military chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife crashed n Tamil Nadu. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper. It is said that the chopper crashed landed after a technical engine failure.

According to reports, thirteen out of fourteen have been declared dead. To identify the body, DNA tests will be conducted.

CDS General Bipin Rawat’s wife Mrs Madhulika Rawat, his DA Brigadier LS Lidder, his SO Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh were among the 14 people, including five crew members on board the chopper that crashed.

According to the locals, they saw burning bodies falling from the chopper, also few bodies were seen downhill in the area of the accident.

AIF Chopper Crash: तमिलनाडु के कन्नूर में वायुसेना का हेलिकॉप्टर क्रैश, जनरल बिपिन रावत भी थे सवार pic.twitter.com/ZZJ5TBVrwA

— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) December 8, 2021

Soon after the crash, Military launched search and rescue operations.

#WATCH | Latest visuals from the spot (between Coimbatore and Sulur) where a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu. CDS Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper. pic.twitter.com/6oxG7xD8iW

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021

According to reports, CDS was returning after giving a lecture from a event.

तमिलनाडु: कुन्नूर में वायुसेना का हेलिकॉप्टर क्रैश, सीडीएस बिपिन रावत की मौजूदगी का जताया जा रहा अंदेशा.. pic.twitter.com/LJqGjw0f5c

— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) December 8, 2021

IAF orders ascertain the cause of the accident:

An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, said Indian Air Force.

Details of Passengers on board:

Here is how everyone is praying for their safety:

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

Shocked to hear the news of Helicopter Crash in which CDS Bipin Rawat and team was flying.

I heartily pray for their safety.

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) December 8, 2021

Deeply saddened to learn about the crash of chopper ferrying our CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife. Praying for everyone’s safety.

— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) December 8, 2021

Shocked to hear about the tragic crash of helicopter with CoDS Shri Bipin Rawat ji on board.
I pray for everyone’s safety, wellbeing.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 8, 2021

Extremely sad to see the images of the chopper crash with CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife on board. Praying for the safety of all.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) December 8, 2021

I pray to almighty for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat and all onboard. https://t.co/utxlWldFSA

— Adesh Gupta (@adeshguptabjp) December 8, 2021

Concerned at the news of @IAF_MCC helicopter with the CDS General Bipin Rawat on board meeting with an accident near Coonoor Tamil Nadu. Praying for the safety of all.

— Amarinder Singh Raja (@RajaBrar_INC) December 8, 2021

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