IAF helicopter crash: Netizens pray for CDS General Rawat's well-being

Shocked by the tragic Military chopper crash in Tamil Nadu. Prayers for all those who were on board including CDS Gen Bipin Rawat along with his family and staff. Hope the rescue operation goes successful. https://t.co/XlyAEA4AhE

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) December 8, 2021

Shocked to hear about the tragic crash of helicopter with CoDS Shri Bipin Rawat ji on board.
I pray for everyone's safety, wellbeing.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 8, 2021

Received the news of an Army helicopter crash carrying CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat Ji and other senior Army officials in Tamilnadu. I am praying for their well-being and good health.

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) December 8, 2021

Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others onboard the chopper.

Prayers for speedy recovery.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021

V v sad to hear this. I pray for everyone’s safety https://t.co/Cz79935xGc

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 8, 2021

Deeply saddened to learn about the crash of chopper ferrying our CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife. Praying for everyone's safety.

— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) December 8, 2021

I pray for the safety of our CDS & his family & hope noone is injured. These choppers have been procured recently so a proper investigation & enquiry must be done internally & with the manufacturer.https://t.co/rCKm4dQSWO

— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) December 8, 2021

Deeply saddened and concerned over the incident of military helicopter crash carrying Chief of Defence Staff 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐁𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭, his wife & other officers on board near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Praying for the speedy recovery and well-being of all.

— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) December 8, 2021

Disturbing news coming in!

Army helicopter crashes in #Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Chief of Defence Staff General #BipinRawat reported to be one of those on board and seriously injured.

The entire nation is praying for the safety and recovery. pic.twitter.com/dfMb0mkudm

— Akshat Saraf (@AkshatSaraf) December 8, 2021

Shocked to hear that the helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and other officers, has crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. My prayers are with them. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0VQdnhSuiN

— Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) December 8, 2021

My prayers for the safety and well-being of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat ji and all others on board in the tragic helicopter crash near Ooty.

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 8, 2021

Deeply concerned to hear reports of army helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. Praying for the safety and well-being of the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his family and staff who were on board the reportedly crashed helicopter.

— Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha (@LoPIndia) December 8, 2021

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

Terrible news on the helicopter carrying the Chief of Defence Staff crashing. Om Shanti for those who have passed away, and prayers for the speedy recovery of those who survived.

— Abhijit Iyer-Mitra (@Iyervval) December 8, 2021

Meanwhile, four bodies have been recovered and three injured persons have been rescued so far, as per PTI. Bodies recovered from the site have been taken to the Military Hospital in Tamil Nadu’s Wellington. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have been briefed about the incident. Singh is all set to brief the Parliament about this incident.

Also read: Army helicopter with CDS Bipin Rawat on board crashes near Coonoor; 4 dead