Financial assistance worth Rs one crore will be given to the family of Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh 
National

Chopper crash: Rs 1 cr compensation for Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh's family

Financial assistance worth Rs one crore will be given to the family of Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh from Rajasthan, who was martyred in the helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8 along with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 10 other armed forces personnel.

migrator

Jaipur

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday.

In a tweet, Gehlot said, "The state government has decided to provide an assistance of Rs one crore to the family of Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, who was martyred in the Coonoor (Tamil Nadu) chopper accident. The state government stands with the family of martyrs in this difficult time."

Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh was the co-pilot of the ill-fated helicopter.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

2026 TN elections | AIADMK, BJP will make TN 'retrogressive', says Udhayanidhi

BJP likely to elect its first CM in Bihar on Tuesday

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

2026 TN elections | 'Hologram Vijay' comes to TVK chief's aid for campaigning

Asha Bhosle: The culinary master behind a legendary voice