New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his ‘extreme anguish’ at the death of Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh – who had been pulled alive, against all odds, from a helicopter crash last week that instantly killed 13 people, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife.
“Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valor, 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,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
Group Captain Singh died this morning at the Command Hospital (Air Force) in Bengaluru, where he was being treated for 90-95 percent burns after the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills.
The Indian Air Force tweeted to confirm the Group Captain’s death.
“The 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,” the Air Force said.
