NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, DEC 8
The Indian Army paid heartfelt condolences on the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat who died this morning after a military helicopter carrying him crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor, says a release.
Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security apparatus. His insights and perspectives on strategic matters were exceptional. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YOuQvFT7Et
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2021
General MM Naravane and all ranks of the Indian Army express their deepest grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, Madhulika Rawat, President DWWA and 11 other military personnel in an unfortunate air accident on Wednesday, the statement said.
Gp Capt Varun Singh SC, Directing Staff at DSSC with injuries is currently under treatment at Military Hospital, Wellington.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021
The Army statement added that “General Bipin Rawat, India’s first CDS, was a visionary who initiated far reaching reforms in the Indian military’s higher defence organisation. He was instrumental in creating the foundation of India’s joint theatre commands and giving impetus to the increased indigenisation of military equipment, a legacy which will be carried on and strengthened by successive generations.”
#IndianArmy also conveys heartfelt condolences & stands firm in support of the bereaved families of the following personnel.
Brig LS Lidder
Lt Col H Singh
Wg Cdr PS Chauhan
Sqn Ldr K Singh
JWO Das
JWO Pradeep A
Hav Satpal
Nk Gursewak Singh
Nk Jitender
L/Nk Vivek
L/Nk S Teja (3/n) pic.twitter.com/7Ij7YBYi2J— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 8, 2021
Madhulika Rawat, also the former President AWWA was an epitome of grace whose presence will be missed by everyone.
Mrs Veena Naravane, President #AWWA & all members of #AWWA fraternity express profound grief and condolences on the sad demise of Mrs Madhulika Rawat, Ex President #AWWA. She was an epitome of grace and compassion. She will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/Q5nKb1gxn3
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 8, 2021
The deceased 11 military personnel accompanying the CDS and President DWWA on the way to Wellington will also be equally missed by everyone. They performed their duties as per the best traditions of the Armed Forces.
