
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other leaders condoled the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh. He was the lone survivor of Tamil Nadu Chopper crash.
He succumbed on Wednesday morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on December 8.
He was undergoing treatment in Bengaluru hospital.
Thirteen of the fourteen on board was declared dead after the helicopter crash.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their life in the tragic crash.
Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2021
Deeply pained to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was battling with the injuries after the helicopter accident in Coonoor. May God bless the Brave’s soul and give strength to his family. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 15, 2021
The lone survivor of the IAF Chopper crash, Group Captain Varun Singh Ji succumbed to his injuries.
The whole nation was unitedly praying for a miracle which didn’t happen.
I offer my condolences to his family and to the People of India.
ॐ शांति! pic.twitter.com/ip43Pfd4pT
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) December 15, 2021
We are extremely saddened by the demise of brave-heart Group Captain Varun Singh.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
A billion salutes to this brave son of Bharat Mata.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/rH4QLTLKRO
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 15, 2021
Deeply anguished by the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh. He served the nation with great courage. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
ॐ शांति। pic.twitter.com/p0axayVN7t
— RajyavardhanRathore (@Ra_THORe) December 15, 2021
Group Captain Varun Singh will always be remembered for his exceptional gallantry, fortitude and service to the nation. Deeply sorrowed by the passing away of this braveheart. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. ॐ शांति: pic.twitter.com/KaVbo97eyO
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 15, 2021
Tamil Nadu Chopper Crash:
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