A military helicopter crashed in southern India, killing 13 people, including the chief of defense chief of defense at the top of the uniform group.


Local media reported that the weather was bad near the scene at the time, and are investigating the cause of the military crash.

According to the Indian Air Force, a military helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu, southern India, on the 8th.


The helicopter had a total of 14 people, including the chief of the military uniform group, Chief of Defense Bipin Rawat and his wife, and military personnel, and 13 people including Chief of Defense Rawat were killed and one was injured. It means that he is receiving medical treatment at the hospital.



In the video reported by the local media as the crash site, you can see the fragments scattered in the mountains and the flames rising.


Local media reported that the weather was bad near the scene at the time, and the military is investigating the cause of the crash as an "unfortunate accident."



The deceased Chief of Staff, Rawat, was appointed as the first Chief of Defense to oversee the Army, Navy and Air Force, and was scheduled to visit military facilities yesterday.



Following the crash, Indian Prime Minister Modi posted on his Twitter account, "A prominent soldier who has contributed significantly to the modernization of our army. India will never forget his extraordinary achievements." , Mourning the death of Defense Chief of Defense Rawat.