Mortal Remains of CDS Rawat, 12 Others Reach Delhi, PM, Def Min Pay Tribute
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the CDS and other deceased on Thursday evening.
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After the IAF Mi-14V5 helicopter crash that left Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others dead, the mortal remains of the deceased were flown to Delhi on Thursday, 9 December.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the late CDS and other deceased on Thursday evening.
CDS Rawat and his wife's funeral will take place on Friday, and the former will be cremated with full military honours, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
Vehicles carrying the mortal remains of all those who died in Wednesday's chopper crash had arrived at the Sulur airbase from Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district, earlier on Thursday.
From Sulur airbase, the mortal remains were conveyed to Delhi by air.
The chopper crashed with 14 people after having taken off from Sulur in Nilgiris, while it was heading to Wellington base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that a tri-Service enquiry regarding the incident has been ordered by Indian Air Force
Visuals from the site of the helicopter crash showed massive flames and locals helping with the immediate rescue operations
Group Captain Varun Singh, who had been on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington, was shifted to a Bengaluru hospital
Army, Navy, Air Force Leaders Pay Last Respects to CDS Rawat, 12 Others
The 3 service chiefs – Army Chief General M M Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari paid their last respects to CDS General Bipin Rawat and 12 others, who had lost their lives in Wednesday's IAF chopper crash.
NSA Ajit Doval Pays His Last Respects
NSA Ajit Doval paid his respects to late CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other officials who lost their lives in the IAF chopper crash on Wednesday.
PM Modi Reaches Palam Air Base, Pays Last Respects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening reached the Palam air base in Delhi and paid his respects to late CDS Rawat and others, who lost their lives in the Coonoor chopper crash on Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives at Palam Air Base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at the Palam air base, to pay his respects to late CDS Rawat and others, whose mortal remains have been placed at the site.
Singh met the families of Rawat and 12 others, who lost their lives in the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
NSA Ajit Doval Reaches Palam Air Base
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval reached the Palam air base in Delhi, where the mortal remains of CDS Rawat and 12 others have been placed.
Families Pay Last Respects as Mortal Remains of CDS Bipin Rawat, Others Reach Delhi
The mortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others, who lost their lives in Wednesday's chopper crash, were placed at the Palam air base soon after they landed in Delhi.
The families of the deceased paid their last respects at the site.
Mortal Remains of CDS Rawat, 12 Others Arrive in Delhi
The Indian Air Force aircraft, carrying the mortal remains of late CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others who died in the chopper crash, has arrived at Delhi's Palam airbase from Sulur.
Uttarakhand CM Meets Kin of Late CDS Bipin Rawat, Offers Condolences
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday met the family of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, and extended his condolences, as per ANI.
Last Rites of Brigadier LS Bidder To Be Held on Friday Morning
The last rites of Brigadier LS Lidder, who passed away in the military chopper crash on Wednesday, will be held at 9:15 am at Delhi Cantt on Friday, as per ANI.
CDS Bipin Rawat's Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow
Civilians can pay tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat from 11 am to 12:30 pm at his Karaj Marg residence on Friday, as per ANI.
Military personnel can pay respects between 12:30-1:30pm on Friday.
Thereafter, the mortal remains of the late CDS will be taken in a gun carriage for funeral in Delhi's Cantt Brar Square.
Homage Ceremony From 8:30 Onwards Today: Army
The Indian Air Force aircraft from Sulur, which is carrying the mortal remains of those who died in the chopper crash, is expected to arrive at the Palam airbase in Delhi by 7:40 pm on Thursday, the army has indicated, as per ANI.
The 'Shradhanjali ceremony' is scheduled to take place from 8:30 pm onwards, the army has said.
Identification of Bodies of Chopper Crash Victims Underway: Army
The positive identification of only three mortal remains has been possible as of now, including CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and Brigadier LS Lidder, the Indian Army indicated, reported ANI. Their mortal remains will be released to their families.
"The process for positive identification of remaining mortal remains is continuing. Mortal remains will be kept at the Mortuary of Army Base Hospital till completion of positive identification formalities," the army further said.
PM Modi, Others To Pay Respects to CDS Bipin Rawat, Others Today
Prime Minister Modi is expected to pay his respects to late CDS Bipin Rawat and other military personnel who lost their lives in the chopper crash, at around 9 pm today, as per ANI.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the chiefs of the army, navy, and the air force, will also be present.
Mortal Remains of CDS Rawat, Others To Reach Delhi Late Today Evening
The mortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others. who lost their lives in the chopper crash on Wednesday, will reach Delhi on Thursday, around 8 pm, as per ANI.
Lone Survivor Group Capt Varun Singh Shifted to Bengaluru Hospital for Further Treatment
Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the deadly helicopter crash that led to the deaths of CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others, has been shifted to Bengaluru Air Command Hospital for further treamtnet.
He had earlier been put on life support at the Military Hospital in Wellington.
Lone Survivor Group Capt Varun Singh To Be Shifted to Bengaluru Hospital
A special aircraft has been arranged at Sulur Air Force station to shift group captain Varun Singh to Bengaluru air command hospital, news agency IANS reported. He expected to reach the hospital by 5:30 pm.
Mortal Remains of CDS Rawat, 12 Others To Arrive in Delhi
All 13 bodies are being brought in an Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from Sulur to Delhi, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Likely to Pay Tribute to Those Killed in Chopper Crash Today
PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt and NSA Ajit Doval are expected to pay tribute to the mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other personnel at the Palam Technical Area on Thursday evening, ANI reported, quoting sources.
One Ambulance Carrying Mortal Remains Meets With Accident
Tributes Paid to CDS Rawat at Military Hospital in Wellington
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who was killed with wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu yesterday, was paid tributes at the military hospital in Wellington before his body was flown to Delhi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary, Air Force Chief, paid tributes to General Rawat at the wreath-laying ceremony.
Black Box of Chopper Recovered
The black box of the Mi-17V5 of the IAF was recovered on Thursday morning.
A 25-member special team of the Air force officers led by Wing Commander R Bhardwaj recovered the black box on Thursday, reported IANS.
Mortal Remains of Those Who Died to be Flown to Delhi by Air Today
The mortal remains of those who died in the military chopper crash on Wednesday were on Thursday morning taken to Madras Regimental Centre from Military Hospital, Wellington in Nilgiris district.
They are now being taken to Sulur airbase, from where they will be taken to Delhi by air.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Briefs Parliament On IAF Chopper Crash
Defence minister Rajnath Singh briefed both houses of Parliament on Thursday, 9 December, regarding the crash of the IAF chopper in which CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their lives.
Singh addressed the Lok Sabha at 11 am, followed by a statement in Rajya Sabha.
The defence minister said that a tri-Service enquiry regarding the incident has been ordered by Indian Air Force, headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command.
Group Captain Varun Singh is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington and all efforts are being made to save his life, the defence minister said in the Lok Sabha.
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