"Nation Grateful": Tributes After Officer Injured In Chopper Crash Dies
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Group Captain Varun Singh was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Bengaluru.
Condolences poured in as Group Captain Varun Singh, who was rescued after the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others, died of his injuries today. 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. 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. Deeply pained to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was battling with the injuries after the helicopter accident in Coonoor. May God bless the Brave's soul and give strength to his family. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. Pained beyond words to learn of the demise of IAF pilot, Group Captain Varun Singh. He was a true fighter who fought till his last breath. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends. We stand firmly with the family, in this hour of grief. https://t.co/hZrdatjaAA 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. pic.twitter.com/rH4QLTLKRO My heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Group Captain Varun Singh.This is a sad moment for the country. We all are with you in this grief. pic.twitter.com/rpBoIcmEe9
Group Captain Singh was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Bengaluru. With his death, all the 14 people aboard the helicopter that crashed last Wednesday are now dead.
President Ram Nath Kovind said the nation is grateful to the Air Force officer and that he "displayed the soldierly spirit of valour and indomitable courage".
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