Helicopter crash in India: Sole survivor Group Capt Varun Singh succumbs to injuries
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Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the sole survivor of the Indian Air Force helicopter crash in which India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat was killed on December 8, succumbed to his injuries in a military hospital today.
"IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of brave-heart Group Captain Varun Singh who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21," the IAF said on its official Twitter handle.
Varun Singh survived the helicopter crash on a forested hill in Conoor district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu last week and was undergoing treatment at the Command Hospital Air Force in Bengaluru.
The crash claimed the lives of Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other armed forces personnel on board.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Group Captain Varun Singh's death and paid rich tributes to him for serving the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism, reports our New Delhi correspondent.
"I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends," the PM tweeted.
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