Group Captain Varun Singh, who was lone survivor of December 8 chopper crash passed away.

December 8 Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter crash took away lives of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Dr. Madhulika Rawat and 11 other Defense personnel near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

Group Captain Varun Singh was suffering from serious injuries including 90 percent burns. He was suffering from Hypovolaemia which majorly causes loss of fluid in the body. The condition led to multiple organ failure.

Last Thursday he was shifted to Command Hospital, Bengaluru from Wellington in Tamil Nadu.

Several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, MP Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others came forward to express their deep condolences.

Sad to learn that Group Captain Varun Singh breathed his last after putting up a valiant fight for life. Though badly injured in the chopper crash, he displayed the soldierly spirit of valour and indomitable courage. The nation is grateful to him. My condolences to his family.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 15, 2021

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

My heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Group Captain Varun Singh.

This is a sad moment for the country. We all are with you in this grief. pic.twitter.com/rpBoIcmEe9
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 15, 2021

Deeply pained to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was battling with the injuries after the helicopter accident in Coonoor. May God bless the Brave's soul and give strength to his family. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 15, 2021

Pained to hear about the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh.

The entire nation will always remember your invaluable service. I salute your valour and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 15, 2021

Chief of Army Staff General MM Navarane and other officers of India Army also expressed their grief on death of Group Captain Varun Singh.

General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy pay heartfelt condolences on the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the unfortunate helicopter accident in #Coonoor on 08 Dec 21. https://t.co/fPmsbgn6ot
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 15, 2021

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