CCS briefed about helicopter crash

The Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on Wednesday about a military helicopter crash that led to the death of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and other defence personnel near Coonoor

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Updated:9th Dec, 2021 at 2:43 AM

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The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

NSA Ajit Doval, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Misra and Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba also attended the meeting. The sources said the top cabinet brass expressed condolences on the death of General Rawat.

Also Read: Military chopper carrying defence officials crashes in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

Separately, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane briefed the Defence Minister about the crash and related issues.

The Defence Minister also visited General Rawat’s residence and spoke to his daughter.

Also Read: IAF chopper had CDS Bipin Rawat, wife onboard, three injured so far

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CCS briefed about helicopter crash

The Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on Wednesday about a military helicopter crash that led to the death of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and other defence personnel near Coonoor

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