Thursday 9 December 2021

General Bipin Rawat Death News LIVE Updates: Mortal remains of CDS, others taken to Sulur airbase

13:59 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others taken to Sulur airbase
 

According to News 18 Tamil, vehicles carrying mortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel who died in the Coonoor chopper crash, have left for Sulur airbase from Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district.

From the Sulur airbase, the mortal remains will be taken to Delhi by air.

13:45 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Big loss for both India and Afghanistan: Farid Mamundzay


"This is a big loss for both India and Afghanistan. General (Bipin) Rawat had contributed a lot in training to strengthen the Afghan army. I pay tribute to him on behalf of Afghanistan," said Afghan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay.

13:42 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash

Gen Bipin Rawat wanted to build a small house in his ancestral village

13:30 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Pushkar Singh Dhami to attend funeral of Gen Bipin Rawat


Dedicating the first day of the State Assembly's Winter session to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "He was our pride. I am going to Delhi to attend his funeral."

13:19 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Air Marshal Manavendra Singh to head tri-service inquiry


Air Marshal Manavendra Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command. Prior to that, he served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command.

13:00 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Jammu students pay tribute 


Students of a school in Jammu pay tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others who died in a chopper crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

12:56 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Rajnath Singh to call on president


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to call on President Ram Nath Kovind and apprise him of the details of the Coonoor chopper crash.

12:44 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


TMC stage walk out from Rajya Sabha


TMC Rajya Sabha MPs walked out in protest because the Chair did not allow any opposition party to condole the tragic death CDS and 12 others on record, said MP Sushmita Dev.

12:40 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Tamilisai Soundararajan pays floral tribute to CDS Bipin Rawat


Governor of Telangana  and Lieutenant Governor Puducherry Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan paid floral tribute to CDS Bipin Rawat and others who died in the Coonoor chopper crash, at Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district, an ANI report said on Thursday.

12:36 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Pinarayi Vijayan condoles death of Warrant Officer A Pradeep


Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the death of Warrant Officer A Pradeep who lost his life along with CDS General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday in a fatal helicopter crash.


"We are all saddend by the demise of malayalee Air Force Warrant Officer A Pradeep who lost his life in a military helicopter accident. When Kerala had to experience floods in 2018 pradeep worked bravely to save his state. I am  Joining in the grief of his family members and loved ones. Tributes to Pradeep," the Kerala chief minister said in a Facebook message.

12:23 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Bhamorikhal mourns death of General Bipin Rawat


People mourned the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat at his native village Bhamorikhal in the Pauri Garhwal district.

"He was very close to us and was scheduled to come here soon," his uncle Bharat Singh Rawat told ANI.

12:19 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


General Bipin Rawat wanted border infra development in Uttarakhand


A week ago CDS General Bipin Rawat expressed his worries about the migration happening in the border areas of Uttarakhand due to lack of facilities and wanted the infrastructure development in the remote areas so that people who migrated return to their homes.

12:06 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


MK Stalin pays last respect to General Bipin Rawat


Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin pays floral tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat and others who died in the Coonoor chopper crash at the Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district.

12:03 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Pushkar Singh Dhami pays homage to General Bipin Rawat


In Uttarakhand Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state ministers, and MLAs pay tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat who along with his wife & 11 others died in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

11:34 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Rajya Sabha pays homage to crash victims


Rajya Sabha observes two-minute silence on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

11:22 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Tri-Service enquiry into incident, Rajnath Singh tells Lok Sabha


"The dead include the spouse of the CDS, Mrs Madhulika Rawat, his Defence Adviser Brig Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, Staff Officer Lt Col Harjinder Singh and nine other Armed Forces personnel including the Air Force helicopter crew," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Lok Sabha.


"Group Captain Varun Singh is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington and all efforts are being made to save his life," he said.


"A tri-Service enquiry regarding the incident has been ordered by Indian Air Force, headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command," Singh said.


"The Chief of Defence Staff would be cremated with full military honours. I, on behalf of the august House, pay homage to the deceased persons and express condolences to the bereaved families," the defence minister said.


The Lok Sabha also observed two-minute silence on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

The last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat and other military personnel will be performed with full military honours.

11:14 (IST)

Rajnath Singh makes statement in Lok Sabha on the helicopter crash

11:12 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash

Rajnath Singh makes statement in Lok Sabha


Making a statement on Wednesday's helicopter crash in Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said CDS General Bipin Rawat and others took the MI17 flight at 11 am and 12:15 was to land. At 12:08 contact was lost with the chopper. Out of 14, 13 people have succumbed to injuries.

All those recovered from the wreckage were rushed to the Military Hospital, Wellington. but 13 out of 14 succumbed to injuries.

The latest reports have confirmed that out of the total 14 persons onboard the ill-fated helicopter, 13 have succumbed to their injuries

11:06 (IST)

Protesting RS MPs cancels today's programme


Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs hold one-minute silence

 
The 12 Rajya Sabha MPs who are sitting on dharna in front of Gandhi Statue held a one minute silence this morning to mourn the death of the CDS and the brave soldiers. The dharna will resume tomorrow morning (Trinamool MPs Dola Sen and Shanta Chhetri wore the SP laal topi)

10:55 (IST)

IAF recovers critical equipment


Investigation into crash begins

Critical equipment of IAF Mi-17 that crashed near Coonoor near Tamil Nadu was recovered by air force officials from the spot on Thursday, an ANI report said.

10:50 (IST)

Gen Bipin Rawat helicopter crash


Bodies shifted to Madras Regimental Centre


Bodies of those who died in the military chopper crash brought to Madras Regimental Centre from Military Hospital, Wellington in Nilgiris district

10:32 (IST)

Army South Western Command


Lt Gen AS Bhinder condoles death of Gen Bipin Rawat


All ranks of the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army express deepest condolences on the untimely demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat and other passengers on board the unfortunate helicopter that crashed on Wednesday.

10:27 (IST)

IMA Commandant's Parade

IMA cancels Commandant's Parade in Dehradun


The Indian Military Academy in Dehradun has cancelled the Commandant's Parade, the final rehearsal parade scheduled to be held on Thursday, ahead of the final passing out parade, said Academy's Public Relations Officer Col Himani Pant on Thursday.

10:23 (IST)

CDS helicopter crash


Black box of ill-fated chopper retrieved


The black box of the ill-fated chopper that crashed on Wednesday killing 13 people on board was retrieved on Thursday morning from the crash site.

10:14 (IST)

Rajnath Singh statement


Defence Minister to inform Parliament about CDS chopper crash


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in both Houses of Parliament today on the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu that claimed the lives of 13 people including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.

09:59 (IST)

Moments before the crash


Gen Rawat's helicopter met with an accident on Wednesday

09:51 (IST)

CDS ancestral village

Gen Rawat's ancestral village in Uttarakhand lacks facilities


According to News18, Only General Bipin Rawat's family lives in the ancestral village of CDS Rawat in Uttarakhand. Whereas once more than 15 families lived in this village named Sain of Pauri Garhwal district. 10 to 15 families used to live in this village. But due to lack of facilities in the village, migration took place. Today, only his uncle lives in the village, who was assured by General Rawat in 2018 that after retirement, he would bring comforts to the village and live by building a house. Along with this, reverse migration will be done from other people as well.

09:43 (IST)

Gen Bipin Rawat's illustrious military journey

From NDA to CDS

Belonging to a military family, General Bipin Rawat already had the military traditions running in his veins and he lived upto the rich echelons of military behaviour. 

https://youtu.be/aPpF8ddH4nw

09:33 (IST)

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Mark Milley

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Mark Milley also condoled the death of General Bipin Rawat.

General Bipin Rawat Death News LIVE Updates | According to News 18 Tamil, vehicles carrying mortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel who died in the Coonoor chopper crash, have left for Sulur airbase from Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district.

From the Sulur airbase, the mortal remains will be taken to Delhi by air.

"This is big loss for both India and Afghanistan. General Rawat had contributed a lot in training to strengthen the Afghan army. I pay tribute to him on behalf of Afghanistan," said Afghan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay.

Dedicating the first day of the State Assembly's Winter session to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, Utttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "He was our pride. I am going to Delhi to attend his funeral."

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command. Prior to that, he served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command.

TMC Rajya Sabha MPs walked out in protest because the Chair did not allow any opposition party to condole the tragic death CDS and 12 others on record, said MP Sushmita Dev.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin pays floral tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat and others who died in the Coonoor chopper crash at the Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district. In Uttarakhand Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state ministers, and MLAs pay tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat who along with his wife and 11 others died in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Rajya Sabha observes two-minute silence on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

"The dead include the spouse of the CDS, Mrs Madhulika Rawat, his Defence Adviser Brig Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, Staff Officer Lt Col Harjinder Singh and nine other Armed Forces personnel including the Air Force helicopter crew," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Lok Sabha.

"Group Captain Varun Singh is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington and all efforts are being made to save his life," he said.

"A tri-Service enquiry regarding the incident has been ordered by Indian Air Force, headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command," Singh said.

"The Chief of Defence Staff would be cremated with full military honours. I, on behalf of the august House, pay homage to the deceased persons and express condolences to the bereaved families," the defence minister said.

The Lok Sabha also observed two-minute silence on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

Making a statement on Wednesday's helicopter crash in Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said CDS General Bipin Rawat and others took the MI17 flight at 11 am and 12:15 was to land. At 12:08 contact was lost with the chopper. Out of 14, 13 people have succumbed to injuries.

The black box of the ill-fated chopper that crashed on Wednesday killing 13 people on board was retrieved on Thursday morning from the crash site. The Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder were also recovered from the site.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in both Houses of Parliament today on the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu that claimed the lives of 13 people including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.

Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 other people on board an Indian Air Force helicopter died in a crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Air Force said.

The US Embassy here extended its deepest condolences to the Rawat family and the families of those who perished in the crash.

As India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Rawat spearheaded a historic period of transformation in the Indian military, the US mission said in a statement.

Gen Rawat was a strong friend and partner of the United States, overseeing a major expansion of India's defence cooperation with the US military, it said.

"In September, he spent five days travelling throughout the US as part of a counterpart visit with General Mark Milley to discuss military developments and opportunities to enhance our cooperation with like-minded countries. His legacy will continue on," the Embassy said.

"Our thoughts are with the Indian people and the Indian military, and we pray for Group Captain Varun Singh's full recovery," it said.

Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong extended "deep condolences on the sad demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other victims in the helicopter crash".

"My sympathy goes to all the family members of General Bipin Rawat," he said.

Bhutanese premier Lotay Tshering said it was heartaching to learn of the helicopter crash. "People of Bhutan and I offer prayers for India and the bereaved families. May you find strength to see through the tragedy," he said.

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said he was deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Gen Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials.

"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the Indian Armed Forces," he said.

British High Commissioner Alex Ellis also condoled Gen Rawat's demise and hailed him as a wise man and brave soldier.

"Tragic news. Gen Rawat was a wise man, a brave soldier, a pioneer and a generous host to me only weeks ago. We mourn his death and that of his wife, and all killed in this terrible accident," Ellis tweeted.

He also tweeted his condolences in Hindi.

Russian Envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev said with deepest regret, he learnt about the sudden demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat and other officers in the crash.

India has lost its great patriot and dedicated hero, Kudashev said.

"Russia has lost a very close friend, who played a big role in promotion of our bilateral special and privileged strategic partnership. Grieving together with India. Goodbye, friend! Farewell, commander!" he tweeted.

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell expressed deepest sympathies to the families of Rawat and others on the helicopter.

Australia-India relationship has thrived during General Rawat's tenure, he said.

French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials in a crash. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the Indian Armed Forces."

"We will remember CDS Rawat as a great military leader and a supporter of Flag of France-India defence ties," he said.

European Union's envoy to India Ugo Astuto also extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Gen Rawat, his wife and families of armed forces personnel who lost their lives.

Japanese envoy to India Satoshi Suzuki said he was deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Gen Rawat, his wife and 11 Armed Forces personnel in an unfortunate accident.

"I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members of the people killed in the accident," he said.

Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon said he is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths in the chopper crash.

"The people of Israel stand side by side with the Indian people and government in mourning the death of Indian heroes. Om Shanti," he tweeted.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz also extended condolences to the people of India over Gen Rawat's demise.

Pakistan's top military brass also expressed condolences over the "tragic death" of Rawat.

German Ambassador to India Walter Lindner said tweeted, "What tragic news! Our deepest condolences to General Bipin Rawat's family and all relatives of those who perished in the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu."

He also tweeted his condolences in Hindi.

Pakistan Army's spokesman in a short statement posted on Twitter said that Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed condolences.

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI(M) Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force, also expressed his condolences on the tragic death of Gen Rawat, his spouse, and 11 others.

Singapore mission in India said it was saddened to learn that the chief of defence staff and others on board the chopper have passed.

"Had the honour of meeting Gen Rawat several times. His vision, candour and warmth will be missed. Deepest condolences to all grieving this terrible loss," it said.



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