On Wednesday, after the Indian Air Force helicopter crashed near Kunor in Tamil Nadu, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense, General Biping Rawat and his wife were among the 13 dead.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the news in a tweet on Wednesday night. There were 14 people on board, including the crew.
According to reports, the accident occurred in the Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area near Coonoor in the Nilgiris hilly area due to low visibility in fog.
The IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter airborne from Suluer to Wellington, CDS General Rawat and Army Chief of Staff MM Naravane plan to participate in the event held at the National Defense Staff College.
The crash occurred about 10 kilometers from the helipad where the plane landed.
“An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat had an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Soon after the accident, the Indian Air Force tweeted that it had ordered an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Television footage showed that the helicopter caught fire, apparently under the influence of the crash. Rescuers and Army personnel participated in the cleanup of the area.
At the same time, the Minister of Defense informed Prime Minister Modi of the helicopter crash.
Complete News Source : The Indian Express
