Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their lives on Wednesday, December 8, when IAF helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu. Several celebrities have expressed their shock and condoled his death on social media.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat lost his life in a helicopter crash near Coonoor today, December 8. 13 others have been confirmed dead in the incident. It was reported that a total of 14 people were in the helicopter. Not just PM Modi, President of India, politicians, many Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express shock and offer condolences to the families.
CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife, Madhulika Rawat, defence assistant, security commandos and an IAF pilot were on board the Mi-series chopper when it crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu. A local from the crash site said he heard a loud noise, and when he moved out to check what had happened. Then he saw that the chopper had hit a tree and a massive fire had broken out. The man then notified the police.
Bipin Rawat was going to the Defence Staff College in Wellington from the Indian Air Force base in Sulur near Coimbatore. Visuals from the site are all across the internet in which the Indian Air Force helicopter crash and massive flames are coming out. The IAF took to Twitter to inform that the IAF Mi 17 V5 helicopter with 4 crew members carrying the Chief of Defence Staff and nine other passengers.
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Kangana Ranaut wrote an emotional letter on her Instagram story saying, "Most horrible news of the year the demise of Sh Bipin Rawat and his wife in a tragic helicopter crash. The nation will always be grateful to Gen. Rawat for his service to the nation. Om Shanti Jai Hind (sic)." She too, shared a picture of him.
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CDS , उनकी धर्मपत्नी एवं 11 और फ़ौजी ऑफ़िसर्स के निधन का सुनकर अत्यंत दुख हुआ। से मिलने का सौभाग्य कई बार मिला।उनके व्यक्तित्व में ग़ज़ब का दुस्साहस और देश के प्रति अथाह प्रेम था।उनसे हाथ मिलाकर दिल और ज़ुबान से ख़ुदबख़ुद “जय हिन्द” निकलता था! 🇮🇳💔 pic.twitter.com/AWgf7SYs0Z
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher)
सीडीएस श्री बिपिन रावत सवार हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने की दुखद खबर सुनके बहुत आघात पहुंचा। मैं ईश्वर से इस दुर्घटना में शहीद हुए सभी जवानों की आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूं और जनरल रावत जी के सकुशल और स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ। 🙏🏻🇮🇳🪖
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol)
An extremely sad day for our country. We are still trying to process this shocking news.
Our deepest condolences 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 https://t.co/RuDtFXmAE7
Distraught at how the horrible plane crash in Tamil Nadu unfolded. My heartfelt condolences to the brave families of our men in uniforms. Sending prayers & strength to the families of CDS Bipin Rawat Ji & all the Jawans who were onboard.
Jai Hind! 🙏🙏🪖🇮🇳
Devastating news of the Helicopter crash involving CDS Gen , his wife and other dignitaries. Prayers for their families and hoping for some positive development coming in. Life is so fragile and unpredictable.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth)Prayers for the family of Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, and for the families of the other 11 persons who lost their lives today in the helicopter crash in Conoor. A sad day for the Armed Forces. May their souls 🙏
— Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta)Deeply Deeply saddened by the untimely & sad demise of Mr & Mrs Bipin Rawat • What a huge huge loss to our country • My deepest of condolences • May God give his family strength in this hour of grief pic.twitter.com/uLHpm2dWPq
— Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul)