Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Parliament shortly. The union minister is expected to give a statement about the Indian Air Force chopper crash that involved Chief of Defence
Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.
The Mi-series chopper was carrying General Rawat's staff and family members when it crashed near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday.
According to reports, 14 passengers were on board the aircraft, including Bipin Rawat, his wife, the Defence Assistant, security commandos and IAF pilots. Reportedly, the chopper was heading
to the Wellington defence establishment.
At least seven personnel have been killed in the accident. According to reports, the crash was caused by reduced visibility owing to foggy weather.
So far, there has been no information about CDS Gen Bipin Rawat’s condition.
The IAF has announced a Court of Inquiry in the mishap involving a Mi-17VH helicopter that took off from the Sulur IAF Station near Coimbatore.
Latest update: According to sources, defence minister Rajnath Singh will himself visit the site of the accident, if needed.
This is a developing story.