PM "Extremely Anguished" By Group Captain Varun Singh's Death

Group Captain Varun Singh died this morning at the Command Hospital (Air Force) in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his 'extreme anguish' at the death of Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh - who had been pulled alive from the 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, 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," 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 per cent burns after the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills.

The Indian Air Force tweeted to confirm the Group Captain's death.