China News Service, December 8 According to Indian media reports, on the 8th local time, an Indian Air Force helicopter was destroyed in Tamil Nadu.
The Chief of Indian Defense Staff Rawat and others were also on the helicopter.
Data map: Indian Prime Minister Modi.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Du Yang
According to reports, the Indian Air Force News Department tweeted: "The Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying General Biping Rawat crashed today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu."
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Defense Minister Singh have been briefed on the crash.
A spokesperson for the Congress Party requested an investigation into the helicopter crash, saying that the helicopters were recently purchased.
Up to now, 4 people have died; another 3 people have been rescued with serious injuries and have been sent to hospital for treatment.
Allegedly, there were 14 people on board.
Search and rescue work continues.