Air Force's Appeal, Said - Avoid Speculating On Helicopter Accident, Investigation Will Be Completed Soon, Facts Will Be Made Public

The Air Force on Friday called upon people to avoid speculation about the helicopter crash that took place near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other army personnel were killed in this accident.The investigation of this matter has started. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday that a tri-service inquiry has been ordered into the accident and Air Marshal Manvendra Singh is leading it.

Avoid speculation

In a tweet on Friday, the Air Force said, "Investigation will be completed at the earliest and facts will ... The Air Force on Friday called upon people to avoid speculation about the helicopter crash that took place near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other army personnel were killed in this accident. The investigation of this matter has started. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday that a tri-service inquiry has been ordered into the accident and Air Marshal Manvendra Singh is leading it.

Avoid speculation In a tweet on Friday, the Air Force said, "Investigation will be completed at the earliest and facts will be made public." Till then respect the dignity of the departed and avoid speculation. This statement of the IAF comes in the wake of speculations being made by some sections regarding the cause of the helicopter crash, in which the possibility of sabotage is also being expressed.

Raut said, such accidents create suspicion Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut had said on Thursday that General Rawat's death has raised doubts in the minds of the people. Rajya Sabha member Raut said that recently General Rawat had played an important role in preparing the country's military strategy against China and Pakistan. So when such accidents happen, doubts arise in the minds of the people. He said General Rawat had a state-of-the-art two-engine helicopter. Raut claimed that the entire country and the leadership were astonished by this accident and that the Defense Minister or the Prime Minister should clear all doubts.

Chinese media rejected the conspiracy theory When asked about the possible hand of China behind this accident, the Chinese state media vehemently rejected any conspiracy. Action will be taken in Karnataka against those who express happiness. Condemning the irresponsible posts on internet media and expressing happiness over General Rawat's death, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said he has directed the police to identify such people and initiate legal action, according to PTI. .

Group Captain Varun Singh undergoing treatment The Chief Minister also said that Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the helicopter crash, is being treated at the best of the Air Force Command Hospital in Bengaluru. He also wished Varun Singh a speedy recovery. Bommai and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had visited the hospital on Thursday to inquire about his health.