On 8 December 2024, a Mil Mi-17V-5 transport helicopter operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed between Coimbatore and Wellington in Tamil Nadu, after departing from Sulur Air Force Station. The helicopter was carrying Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others, including his wife and staff. Thirteen people on board were killed in the immediate aftermath, and Group C… WebDec 8, 2024 · Chennai: In a tragic incident, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other defence personnel were killed after the Mi-17V5 helicopter they were travelling in crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. CDS Rawat and the others were heading to Defence Services Staff College in Wellington Cantonment, his alma …

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WebDec 8, 2024 · IAF chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat on board crashes in Tamil Nadu. An Army chopper carrying senior defence officers, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has crashed at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, news agency PTI has said quoting sources. The crash took place in the Nilgiris, according to reports. Some injured people … WebWith deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2024. ... Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security ... grady children\u0027s hospital

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WebA native of Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol, Madhulika Rawat got married to Bipin Rawat in 1986. They are survived by two daughters. One lives in Mumbai and the other daughter … WebDec 8, 2024 · File. Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were killed in a helicopter crash near Coonoor on December 8, the Indian Air Force said. The copter carrying Gen. Rawat ... grady charles