The Mi-17V5 helicopter smashed in the southern territory of Tamil Nadu, killing Chief of Defense Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his better half, and 11 individuals.

An examination has been dispatched to decide the reason for the accident.

On Thursday, India's protection serves Rajnath Singh, honored the casualties in parliament.

'I remain here with significant sorrow and a messed up heart to transfer the lamentable fresh insight about the accident of the tactical helicopter on the evening of December 8, 2021, with India's first Chief of Defense Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat ready,' Mr. Singh said.

On Thursday, their bodies would be shipped to the public capital of Delhi. The burial services for Gen Rawat and his significant other Madhulika will be put on Friday.

The overall will be incinerated and full military distinctions will be agreed to him.

General Rawat was portrayed as an 'esteemed accomplice' by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

'General Rawat made a permanent imprint on the way of the US-India protection coalition and was at the core of the change of the Indian military into an all the more helpfully incorporated warfighting association,' Mr. Austin said in an assertion.

Russia's Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev, said his nation has lost 'an exceptionally dear companion.'

He expressed on Twitter: '[Gen Rawat] was instrumental in propelling our reciprocal special and advantaged key participation. We are in grieving with India. Farewell, companion! Farewell, officer!'

The European Union's representative to India, Ugo Astuto, communicated sympathies to the groups of Gen Rawat and the other military individuals who died close by him.

Different representatives living in India communicated their distress over the calamity too.

In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove accolades for Gen Rawat, the country's first Chief of Defense Staff.

Mr. Modi expressed on Twitter, '[Gen Rawat] carried with him an abundance of Army ability.' India will always remember his remarkable assistance.

'A genuine nationalist, he made critical commitments to the modernization of our military and security mechanical assembly.' His essential perspectives and conclusions were excellent. His demise has seriously crushed me.'

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What we get to know from Media Reports-

The Russian-made Mi-17V5 military helicopter had recently taken off from a military base in Sulur and was en route to Wellington town, which was under 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, and where Gen Rawat was planned to go to the Defense Services Staff College (DSSC).

Seven extra military travelers and five group workforce, including the pilot, were ready for Gen Rawat and his significant other.

Mr. Singh expressed in parliament that Air Traffic Control at the Sulur base moved away from the helicopter at 12:08 p.m., seven minutes before it was booked to land in Wellington.

A chief working at the DSSC was the main overcomer of the accident. He is being treated in a medical clinic for his wounds.

As indicated by one observer, he heard a 'noisy commotion' prior to watching the helicopter tumble from the sky.

'Indeed, even the electrical cables shuddered. Trees were removed. There was smoke toward each path 'Krishnaswamy, a close-by inhabitant concurred. 'Over the forest, there was a bursting fire. With my own eyes, I saw just a single person, who was torching and fell.'

History of Our Hero…

General Bipin Rawat started his career in the Indian military in June 1978 when he entered the Officers Training Academy in Madras (now Chennai). He would go on to fight many wars and battles throughout's history over three decades rising through the ranks to become a four-star general.

Rawat was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, into an Indian Army family. His father was Brigadier M. L. Rawat, who had also served in the Indian Army. Bipin Rawat was commissioned into the 9th battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, after graduating from the Officers Training Academy on June 14, 1978. He would later serve in the Kargil War and Siachen glacier conflict.

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He held many important positions throughout his illustrious military career including Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Eastern Command, GOC of the Indian Army's Northern Command and Central Command.

He also served as a UN observer in Congo. He was awarded Yudh Seva Medal for his distinguished services to the Indian Army during the Kargil war and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for exceptional service as GOC-in-C, Northern Command.

On May 31st, 2017, General Bipin Rawat took over as India's 29th Chief of Army Staff after General Dalbir Singh Suhag retired from his position on this day. It was believed that he would serve at least three years before retiring since General Bikram Singh only served 2 years and 7 months as the COAS.