Summary:
Chandigarh, Dec 8 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said he was deeply saddened by the crash of the helicopter which was carrying Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several officers on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
“Deeply saddened and concerned over the incident of military helicopter crash carrying Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife & other officers on board near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
Praying for the speedy recovery and well-being of all,” Channi tweeted.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said their prayers are with those who were onboard the chopper.
“Extremely sad to see the images of the chopper crash with CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife on board.
Praying for the safety of all,” Amarinder Singh, who is also an ex-serviceman, tweeted.