The Air Force has announced that Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in the Nilgiris district, has succumbed to his injuries.
Captain Varun Singh, who was rescued alive after a helicopter crash, succumbed to his injuries today while being treated at the Air Force Hospital in Bangalore. The death toll from the helicopter crash has risen to 14.
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
A 14-member Air Force helicopter, including Commander-in-Chief of the 3rd Battalion Vipin Rawat, was on its way to attend an event at the Army College in Wellington, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. On the 8th he crashed near Gunno. Thirteen people, including Vipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, were killed.
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Group captain Varun Singh, who was traveling in the helicopter and was involved in an accident, was admitted to the Command Hospital in Bangalore for further treatment after being treated at Wellington Hospital with 85 per cent burns in critical condition. There, a team of medical experts was giving intensive treatment to Varun Singh.
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During the treatment, Varun Singh’s health remained critical. However, doctors were treating him in the hope that his condition would improve. Varun Singh was also given hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help him recover quickly from burns and infections.
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
Prime Minister Modi condolences
Varun Singh, the only survivor of a helicopter crash, died today without treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over his death. Modi said his service to the country will always be remembered.
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