New Delhi, Dec 8, 2008 : Congress leader Rahul Ghandi on Wednesday expressed hope that everyone aboard the chopper was safe, especially Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rahat. “Hoping for the safety and well-being of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his spouse, and all those aboard the chopper.We pray for a speedy recovery.Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
On Wednesday, a military helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor.Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rohat was traveling with 14 others.
The exact number of casualties is still unknown.Three people were rescued by the police, and they continue to search for more.
Brigadier L.S.Rawat was also present with General Rawat’s wife Madhulika Rawat.Lidder, Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Sing, Naik Gursewak, Naik Jaitender Kumar and Naik V.Sai Teja were also in the chopper.Pilots were also present.
Indian Air Force confirmed General Rawat was present and tweeted: “An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat aboard, collided today near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.”
According to the force, an inquiry was ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
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