तमिलनाडु राज्य में वायुसेना के एक चॉपर के क्रैश होने की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना घटी है. तमिलनाडु के कुन्नूर में बुधवार की दोपहर वायुसेना का एक हेलीकॉप्टर क्रैश (IAF Chopper Crash) हो गया है. इस खबर की पुष्टि हुई है कि आर्मी चीफ रह चुके और अब बतौर चीफ डिफेंस ऑफ स्टाफ सेवाएं दे रहे जनरल बिपिन रावत (CDS Bipin Rawat) भी इस चॉपर में सवार थे. जानकारी है कि उनके साथ उनकी पत्नी मधुलिका रावत सहित कई अन्य सैन्य अधिकारी थे. भारतीय वायुसेना ने दुर्घटना की पुष्टि करते हुए बताया कि इस हादसे के कारणों की जांच की जा रही है.
Updates on Chopper Crash with CDS Bipin Rawat on board:
जनरल बिपिन रावत को ले जा रहा एक हेलिकॉप्टर बुधवार को दुर्घटनाग्रस्त हो गया, जिसमें जनरल और उनकी पत्नी समेत 13 लोगों की मौत हो गई. उनके पार्थिव शरीर को गुरुवार को दिल्ली लाया जाएगा.
दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल और उपमुख्यमंत्री मनीष सिसोदिया ने बुधवार को तमिलनाडु में एक हेलीकॉप्टर दुर्घटना में रक्षा प्रमुख अध्यक्ष (सीडीएस) जनरल बिपिन रावत की मौत को बेहद दुखद बताया.
I extend my condolences to the family of Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021
This is an unprecedented tragedy and our thoughts are with their family in this difficult time.
Heartfelt condolences also to all others who lost their lives.
India stands united in this grief.
Deeply anguished by the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other Armed Forces personnel in an extremely unfortunate helicopter accident today in Tamil Nadu.
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 8, 2021
His untimely death is an irreparable loss to our Armed Forces and the country.
A very sad day for the nation as we have lost our CDS, General Bipin Rawat Ji in a very tragic accident. He was one of the bravest soldiers, who has served the motherland with utmost devotion. His exemplary contributions & commitment cannot be put into words. I am deeply pained.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 8, 2021
I am shocked and anguished over the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika ji. The nation has lost one of its bravest sons. His four decades of selfless service to the motherland was marked by exceptional gallantry and heroism. My condolences to his family.
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 8, 2021
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
तमिलनाडु में वायुसेना के हेलीकॉप्टर Mi-17V-5 के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने के बाद सेना के कई पूर्व अधिकारियों ने NDTV को बताया कि यह हेलीकॉप्टर बेहद विश्वसनीय हैं और वायुसेना के वर्कहॉर्सेस हैं. दुर्घटना ने विशेषज्ञों को हैरान कर दिया है.
केंद्रीय सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्री अनुराग ठाकुर ने बुधवार को कहा कि तमिलनाडु के कुन्नूर में हेलीकॉप्टर हादसे के बारे में संबंधित मंत्रालय द्वारा उचित समय पर जानकारी साझा की जाएगी. इस हेलीकॉप्टर में प्रमुख रक्षा अध्यक्ष बिपिन रावत भी सवार थे.
#WATCH | Latest visuals from military chopper crash site in Tamil Nadu.
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were on board chopper. pic.twitter.com/H3ewiYlVMU
Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches the residence of CDS Bipin Rawat pic.twitter.com/05DismLAq9
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
Saddened to hear that the IAF chopper carrying CDS General Bipin Rawat crashed. I am trying to gather more information on the incident. As per preliminary information, he has been taken to hospital for treatment: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai pic.twitter.com/QsBbjtcuMP
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
Latest visuals from the spot (between Coimbatore and Sulur) where a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu. CDS Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper.
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
(Pics Source: Locals involved in search and rescue operation) pic.twitter.com/miALr88sm1
I have reached here (chopper crash site) on the instructions of the CM. Out of the 14 people on board, five people have died and the situation of two others is critical. Rescue operation is underway: Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Ramachandran pic.twitter.com/GNMHZ2Qqhk
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
हादसे में 5 की मौत, 2 गंभीर रूप से जख्मियों को अस्पताल में कराया गया भर्ती. 7 और लोगों की तलाश जारी है. 8 एंबुलेंस और मेडिकल टीम मौके पर मौजूद.
CDS जनरल बिपिन रावत जी को ले जा रहे सेना के हेलिकॉप्टर के तमिलनाडू के कुन्नूर में दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का चिंताजनक समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। मैं ईश्वर से हेलिकॉप्टर में सवार सभी लोगों की सुरक्षा एवं सकुशलता की कामना करता हूँ।
- Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) December 8, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is monitoring the situation following crash of IAF chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat & others. A meeting of senior Defence Ministry officials is underway. Singh has briefed the PM about the crash: Sources
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
(File photo) pic.twitter.com/3XUZsfLqDP
IAF chopper crash: Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari is reaching Sulur airbase, say sources pic.twitter.com/g8DRCIvBe0
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
News of crash of the helicopter carrying CDS Bipin Rawat ji, his family members and other personnel came as a shock!
- Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) December 8, 2021
My prayers are with them all.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to move Coimbatore from Chennai Airport today evening and then move to Nilgiris, following the incident of military chopper crash between Coimbatore and Sulur.
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
(File photo) pic.twitter.com/R4EDDNzLwD
Distressed to hear the news of an Army helicopter crash carrying CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat Ji and other senior Army officials. Praying for their safety & well-being.
- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 8, 2021
14 people were on-board the military chopper that crashed b/w Coimbatore&Sulur in Tamil Nadu. They included CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, Brig LS Lidder, Lt Col Harjinder Singh, NK Gursewak Singh, NK Jitendra Kr, L/Naik Vivek Kumar, L/Naik B Sai Teja & Hav Satpal
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
Bodies recovered from the site of the crash (between Coimbatore and Sulur where a military chopper crashed) have been taken to Military Hospital, Wellington in Tamil Nadu: Sources
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021
Prayers for speedy recovery.
#WATCH | Latest visuals from the spot (between Coimbatore and Sulur) where a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper.
- ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
(Video Source: Locals involved in search and rescue operation) pic.twitter.com/YkBVlzsk1J
An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
- Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021
An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
