Bengaluru: The number of deaths in the December 8 helicopter crash which claimed the life of Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat now touched 14 with Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor succumbing to burn injuries. Group Capt Varun Singh succumbs to burn injuries. He breathed his last in the morning of Wednesday December 15.
He was being treated at the Command Hospital in the City.
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
It can be recalled here that he was rushed to a local hospital in Tamil Nadu after he was found alive. From Tamil Nadu he was rushed to the Command hospital for the further treatment.
In a tweet Indian Airforce authorities informed that 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.
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