Lagatar24 Desk
Bengaluru, Dec 15: Group Captain Varun Singh, who had been rescued after the army chopper crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu on December 8, has passed away on Wednesday.
He was being treated at a Bengaluru military hospital after being moved from the Wellington Hospital in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor.
Notably, the army chopper crash in Coonoor on December 8, killed the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others.
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
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh.
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
