Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by his demise says Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour, and utmost professionalism.
Coonoor: Group Captain Varun Singh who was severely injured in Tamil Nadu chopper crash, was admitted in Bengaluru military hospital passes away on December 15. Until now he was the only survivor of the chopper crash which led to the death of CDS Bipin Rawat and 13 others.
In a tweet Wednesday, the IAF said: “IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. IAF offers sincere condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family.”
IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. IAF offers sincere condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 15, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by his demise. “Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” he tweeted.
Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2021
On his demise, The Grand Old Party, Congress also tweeted, “We are extremely saddened by the demise of brave-heart Group Captain Varun Singh. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. A billion salutes to this brave son of Bharat Mata. May he rest in peace.”
We are extremely saddened by the demise of brave-heart Group Captain Varun Singh.
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 15, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
A billion salutes to this brave son of Bharat Mata.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/rH4QLTLKRO
Minister of Road Transport and Highways, MNitin Gadkari tweeted, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh Ji who was injured in the unfortunate helicopter crash on 08 Dec 2021. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti”
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh Ji who was injured in the unfortunate helicopter crash on 08 Dec 2021. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 15, 2021
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Sad to learn that Group Captain Varun Singh breathed his last after putting up a valiant fight for life. Though badly injured in the chopper crash, he displayed the soldierly spirit of valour and indomitable courage. The nation is grateful to him. My condolences to his family.”
Sad to learn that Group Captain Varun Singh breathed his last after putting up a valiant fight for life. Though badly injured in the chopper crash, he displayed the soldierly spirit of valour and indomitable courage. The nation is grateful to him. My condolences to his family.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 15, 2021
Singh, decorated with the Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day this year, was initially being treated for injuries at the Military Hospital in Wellington before being shifted to the Air Force Command Hospital in Bengaluru. He was undergoing treatment for serious burn injuries.
The 39-year-old hailed from a defence family, with his brother serving in the Indian Navy and his father Col (retd) KP Singh a part of the Army Air Defence. He is survived by his wife and two children.
An Mi-17V5 helicopter with 14 onboard, including the CDS and his wife, four crew members and 8 other passengers had crashed around noon, before going up in flames. Officials said local residents saw the helicopter flying at a low altitude in foggy conditions before the crash. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.
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