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Rahul Gandhi, Raghav Chadha react to Rawat helicopter crash
Rahul Gandhi hopes for CDS General Bipin Rawat's safety. He writes on Twitter, "Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper. Prayers for a speedy recovery."
Aam Aadmi Party's Raghav Chadha too reacted to the crash. He wrote on the social messaging app: "Deeply saddened to learn about the crash of chopper ferrying our CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife. Praying for everyone's safety."
Arunachal Pradesh's chief minister Pema Khandu wrote, "Praying for the well-being and safety of CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat Ji, his family and senior Army officials who were on-board on an Army helicopter that crashed in Tamil Nadu."
Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021
Prayers for speedy recovery.
14:33 (IST)
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What was CDS Bipin Rawat doing on the helicopter?
According to media reports, CDS General Bipin Rawat was to give a lecture at 2:45 pm in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.
14:33 (IST)
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Watch | Latest visuals from the spot, rescue ops underway
#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
14:25 (IST)
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Defence Minister Rajnath briefs PM Modi on helicopter crash
Reports state that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat which crashed in Tamil Nadu.
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Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan react to helicopter crash
Shortly after receiving information about the helicopter crash, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari took to Twitter, saying he was shocked and praying for the safety of those on board. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan too tweeted on the crash.
Shocked to hear about the tragic crash of helicopter with CoDS Shri Bipin Rawat ji on board.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 8, 2021
I pray for everyone's safety, wellbeing.
Received the news of an Army helicopter crash carrying CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat Ji and other senior Army officials in Tamilnadu. I am praying for their well-being and good health.
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) December 8, 2021
14:18 (IST)
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Two bodies found so far, say reports
As per multiple reports, unnamed sources have revealed that two bodies have been recovered from the crash site. However, identities haven't yet been revealed.
14:15 (IST)
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List of people onboard helicopter
Image credit: News18
14:01 (IST)
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Crash took place in Nilgiris
Reports state that the crash took place in the Nilgiris. ANI news agency quoting sources reported that Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the Mi-series chopper that crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu.
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IAF chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat on board crashes in Tamil Nadu
An Army chopper carrying senior defence officers, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has crashed at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, news agency PTI has said quoting sources. The crash took place in the Nilgiris, according to reports. Some injured people have been taken to hospital.
Army Helicopter Crash with Bipin Rawat LATEST Updates: An Indian Army chopper carrying senior defence officers has crashed at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, news agency PTI has said quoting sources.
Army helicopter carrying senior Defence officials crashes at Coonoor in Nilgiris district in TN: Official sources
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 8, 2021
Reports state that the crash took place in the Nilgiris. ANI news agency quoting sources reported that Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the Mi-series chopper that crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu.
CDS Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the Mi-series chopper that crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu. Search and rescue operations launched from nearby bases: Sources pic.twitter.com/kZKBoEV9Ix — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
Officials said that search and rescue operations are on.
Reports added that the helicopter crashed landed after a technical engine failure.
Sources have revealed that two bodies have been recovered from the crash site. However, identities haven't yet been revealed.
DD News, meanwhile, reported that three people have been rescued from the crash and have been taken to Wellington cantonment in Nilgiris district.
With inputs from agencies
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