General Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash Latest Updates: CDS Bipin Rawat and others were on board the Mi-series chopper. This helicopter struck between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu. CDS Bipin Rawat was on his way to Wellington in Coonoor from the Indian Air Force base at Sulur near Coimbatore.
CDS Bipin Rawat Helicopter Crash: An Army helicopter carrying Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday afternoon. During this incident, apart from CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and other army officers were also present in the helicopter. The rescue operation has started immediately after the accident. According to sources, a total of 14 people were on board this army helicopter. So far, the bodies of 11 people have been recovered. At the same time, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will issue a statement regarding the accident in Parliament in some time. Immediately after the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh were informed about the accident.
The rescue operation was started at the spot after the helicopter carrying CDS Bipin Rawat crashed. After this, the injured people were admitted to the local hospital. So far 11 people have died in this accident, whose bodies have been recovered.
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Four people have been confirmed dead in the accident. Some people are said to be seriously injured. According to the information coming out, the fire broke out due to the helicopter crash, in which the officers were badly burnt. However, till now the army officials are refraining from speaking anything about the condition of CDS Bipin Rawat. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement about his condition in Parliament.
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