Gen Bipin Laxman Rawat
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General Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash on 8 December 2021. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. On 8 December 2021, Gen Rawat, his wife (Mrs Madhulika Rawat) and members of his staff were amongst 10 passengers and 4 crew members aboard an Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter flight en route from the Sulur Air Force base to the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, where Gen Rawat was to deliver a lecture. At around 1210 Hr, local time, the aircraft crashed near the outskirts of Coonoor Town, Nilgiris district. Gen Rawat was 63 at the time of his death.
Condolences
S Bhattacharjee
A true patriot and an outstanding soldier, General Bipin Rawat was also an extraordinary human being. His immense contribution to mordernising our armed forces and security apparatus has been the hallmark of a long professional career in the Indian Army. His sudden demise creates a void that cannot be filled. My heartfelt condolences to the Indian Armed Forces and the bereaved family. Om Shanti
Col Óscar Olivares
Con motivo de la sensible muerte del General BIPIN LAXMAN RAWAT, quien fue el primer Jefe del Estado Mayor de Defensa de las Fuerzas Armadas de la India, su esposa y demás tripulantes del helicóptero averiado, recibieron en nombre de la Oficina de Enlace del Ejército de Chile, nuestro más sentido pésame por estopérdida irreparable, paz para sus familias y oración por los caídos en actividades de servicio.
K Madhusudhana Rao
Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Gen Bipin Rawat in a crash. Mother India lost one of her brave and honest sons. May his soul rest in peace.
Vimal Menon
As a civilian I may be far from the challenges you have faced to give me the freedom I enjoy. Rest in peace sir, for you gave up your today to give us a bright and safe tomorrow. Jai Hind!!!!
MOHAN KUNDANDAS SONI
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. A GREAT HERO OF THE NATION, INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR EVER. GOD MAY BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOUR SOUL PLACE IN HIS LOTUS FEET
Coronel del Ejército de Perú, Ju
Cómo Agregado de Defensa del Perú en Chile, expreso mis sentidas condolencias por el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro General Bipin Rawat, quien en vida fuera el Jefe del Estado Mayor de Defensa de la India Mi Más Sentido Pésame a las Fuerzas Armadas de la India por esta lamentable e irreparable pérdida de nuestro General y mis condolencias a la familia Que el Divino le otorgue la gloria. QEPD.
CN Sergio Serrallonga, NA México
La Agregaduría Naval de México en Chile se une a la profunda pena que embarga a las Fuerzas Armadas de India, por e lamentable fallecimiento del General Bipin Laxman Rawat, esperamos pronta resignación a su familia.
Coronel Sergey Tsygankov, Agrega
On behalf of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian Embassy in Chile and on behalf of the Office of the Defense Attache of the Russian Federation in Santiago, I express my deepest condolences over the death of General Bipin Laxman Rawat, a close friend of Russia and its Armed Forces. It's a tough day for India and for Russia. I express my words of sorrow and strong support to the brother people of India.
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