Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of IAF helicopter crash, dies

IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu chopper crash, who was under treatment at Command Hospital in Bengaluru, passes away at the hospital. The Indian Air Force tweeted: "IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21." Also Read | IAF Helicopter crash: Last rites of Brigadier Lidder performed with full military honours "IAF offers sincere condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family," he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti." Also Read | First death due to Omicron variant confirmed in UK Group Captain Varun Singh was recently conferred with the Shaurya Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his act of exceptional gallantry. Thirteen of the 14 people on board the Mi-17V5 helicopter, including India's first chief of defence staff (CDS), his wife Madhulika Rawat were among those killed after it crashed on December 8.

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Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh Ji who was injured in the unfortunate helicopter crash on 08 Dec 2021. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti

- Nitin Gadkari (@nitin.gadkari) 15 Dec 2021

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Deeply saddened to know of the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed to the injuries sustained in helicopter accident in Coonoor. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members.May they remain strong.We all stand with them and share their grief.

- Balwinder Singh Laddi (@bsladdiofficial) 15 Dec 2021

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तमिलनाडू में दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण हादसे का शिकार हुए ग्रुप कैप्टन वरुण सिंह कई दिनों तक ज़िन्दगी और मौत से जंग लड़ते हुए आज वीरगति को प्राप्त हुए, उनके साहस और जज्बे को सलाम करते हुए मैं उन्हें भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि देता हूँ। उनके परिजनों के साथ मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं हैं। ॐ शांति।

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- Manohar Lal (@manoharlalbjp) 15 Dec 2021

Those who died in the crash include Chief of Defence Staff General Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, his Defence Adviser Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, Staff Officer Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh and nine other Armed Forces personnel including the Air Force helicopter crew. -PTC News