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India’s top military officer, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, dies in helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu

8 December 2021 06:41 pm - 6     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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India's top military commander has died in a helicopter crash in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force said.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were travelling in the Mi-17V5 helicopter that came down in hills near Coonoor city.

One passenger has been taken to hospital.

Gen Rawat, 63, was appointed India's first-ever Chief of Defence Staff in January 2019.

The Indian Air Force said it had ordered an investigation into the accident.


  Comments - 6

  • victim Wednesday, 08 December 2021 07:25 PM

    Rest in peace. !

    sam Wednesday, 08 December 2021 07:31 PM

    RIP

    Sorry news Wednesday, 08 December 2021 08:23 PM

    This is life ...how short is it ? What an unexpected journey is this ? So sorry and tragadic end ?May they rest in peace

    Saman moderage Wednesday, 08 December 2021 10:05 PM

    R.I.P

    Yash Kohli Wednesday, 08 December 2021 10:15 PM

    RIP Genaral.

    Dr2367@yahoo.com Thursday, 09 December 2021 11:25 AM

    Was the neighbouring intelligent service involved?


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