Bipin Rawat Last Rites LIVE: CDS, Wife Cremated With Full Military Honours, Daughters Perform Last Rites
Gen Bipin Rawat Last Rites: Keep following this Live Blog for all the latest updates from the last rites of CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat.
Background
The mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other defence officials were brought to the national capital on Thursday evening in an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft. The body of CDS is kept at his residence at Kamraj lane in New Delhi.
The tribute program of General Bipin Rawat will be held at Bipin Rawat's house in Kamaraj Lane. The tentative timing of the further program would be like this:
From 11:00 am - 12.30 pm: Civil dignitaries will pay tribute.
12.30-2 pm: Military officers and jawans will pay tribute.
2 pm to 4 pm: Military procession
Around 4 pm: Funeral at Brar Square Crematorium, Delhi Cantt.
Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution. pic.twitter.com/LAq83VfoBf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 9, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in paying tribute to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and other 12 people who died in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
Earlier on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said General Rawat's last rites would be performed with full military honors. Both houses of Parliament observed a moment's silence to pay tribute and mourn the deaths.
Keep following this Live Blog for all the latest updates of the last rites of CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai Orders Action Over Offensive Posts On Gen Rawat
(PTI) Condemning irresponsible social media posts rejoicing the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a chopper crash, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today said he has asked the police to identify and initiate legal action against them.
"Following the death of CDS Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash some perverted minds have made some irresponsible tweets and in a way are rejoicing the tragedy. This has to be condemned by every Indian in the strongest possible terms. I strongly condemn it," Mr Bommai said.
Speaking to reporters, he said that the police chief has been directed to take legal action against those who have made irresponsible comments regarding a person who led the country's armed forces.
"Similar actions are being taken in other states also. I have given directions to identify people who have made such irresponsible tweets or put up posts on Facebook, to file cases against them and take action. It is condemnable and unpardonable. Such perverted minds must be punished," he added.
Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other defence personnel were killed when a Mi17V5 helicopter they were travelling in crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
"Most of his body is affected by burn injuries and he is being treated for it. I pray to god for his speedy recovery," he said.
Basavaraj Bommai along with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had visited the Air Force's Command Hospital in Bengaluru on Thursday evening to inquire about Group Captain Varun Singh's health.
Initially admitted to a hospital at Wellington in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, he was shifted to Command Hospital on Thursday evening for higher treatment.
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