Rohit Sharma Paid A Heartfelt Tribute To CDS Bipin Rawat And 11 Other Martyrs: The whole country was left in shock after Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other armed forces lost their lives in an unfortunate and tragic incident that took place on Wednesday. CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, along with 11 other personnel died after an army chopper carrying him and others crashed in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
Pictures and videos showing wreckage scattered on a hillside and the local people struggling through the smoke and fire to find the bodies have been making rounds on the internet. For the unversed, General Rawat, 63-years-old, was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff in January 2019. This position was set up with the aim of integrating the three services — the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force.
#WATCH | Latest visuals from the spot (between Coimbatore and Sulur) where a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper.
(Video Source: Locals involved in search and rescue operation) pic.twitter.com/YkBVlzsk1J
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2021
In no time, social media was flooded with tweets and messages from all corners. Several prominent names, celebrities, and cricketers took to their social media to express their grief on the unfortunate incident.
India’s newly appointed T20I and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma also took to Twitter to pay his condolences to the friends and family members of CDS Rawat. He wrote:
“Extremely tragic… My heartfelt condolences to family and friends of CDS General Bipin Rawat and the 11 army personnel. We will always be grateful for your service towards our nation.”
Here, check out the Tweet:
Extremely tragic… My heartfelt condolences to family and friends of CDS General Bipin Rawat and the 11 army personnel. We will always be grateful for your service towards our nation.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) December 8, 2021
India’s Test captain, Virat Kohli also took to Twitter to pay his condolences and express his grief on the unfortunate incident. He wrote:
“Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends & family members,”
Here, check out the Tweet:
Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends & family members. ?
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 8, 2021
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also expressed his grief on the unfortunate incident and untimely demise of all the 13 people. He wrote:
“Deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 other personnel of our armed forces. My deepest condolences to their families and well-wishers,”
Here, check out the Tweet:
Deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 other personnel of our armed forces. My deepest condolences to their families and well-wishers ??
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 8, 2021
Extremely pained to hear about the passing away of Shri #BipinRawat , his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel in the tragic helicopter crash. Gratitude for his wonderful service to the nation. Om Shanti ??? pic.twitter.com/XoCK64Q9wg
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 8, 2021
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 8, 2021
Life is really uncertain, may your soul rest in peace CDS Gen Bipin Rawat Sir. My deepest condolences to the family #OmShanti ? pic.twitter.com/4eLEpiSLiX
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) December 8, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with General #BipinRawat and everyone who have lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash ? pic.twitter.com/whhYbfwXCS
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 8, 2021
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