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An Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, was on board the chopper. Eleven people have been confirmed dead in the incident.
An Indian Air Force helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on board crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday. Eleven people have been confirmed dead.
The internet has been praying for the safety of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat as the news of a Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. The chopper was carrying the seniormost military official and his wife.
While the Mi-17 is widely considered as one of the most versatile and advanced military transport helicopters around the world, there have been previous crash incidences involving the Mi-17 helicopter.
"With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident," IAF confirmed.