Bipin Rawat Last Rites LIVE: CDS, Wife Cremated With Full Military Honours, Daughters Perform Last Rites
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When it came to performing his duty as CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat’s dedication was like that of a saint. He was a simple man, very strict towards doing his duties but equally soft when it came to helping common people. His demise is a big loss for the country: Defence MoS Ajay Bhatt
(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.
DRDO chief Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Defence Attaches of different nations, Emmanuel Lenain (Ambassador of France to India) and Alex Ellis (British High Commissioner) and others also paid their last tribute to General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat.
Daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat - Kritika and Tarini - pay tribute to their parents. Other members of the family also join them in paying last respects.
General Rawat, 63, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other Defence personnel were killed when a Mi17V5 helicopter carrying them crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Soon after the mortal remains of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat arrived at the Brar Square crematorium in the Delhi Cantonment on Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid last tributes with folding hands.
The mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were brought to Brar Square crematorium, Delhi Cantonment. Amid chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'General Rawat amar rahe', the funeral procession of both the demised soul left their official residence for the last rites earlier in the day.
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The funeral procession of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat begins from his residence to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.
The three service chiefs - Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari & Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar pay tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat.
Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Mansukh Mandaviya, Smriti Irani, and Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat who lost his life in the IAF chopper crash on Wednesday
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's final journey is to begin soon from his residence. His mortal remains will be taken in a gun carriage while Madhulika Rawat's mortal remains will be followed in a convoy behind his entourage. Both will be cremated at Brar Square, Delhi Cantonment.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat is being accorded a 17 gun salute, as per laid down protocols. Post the playing of the Last Post and Rouse by tri-services buglers, the funeral pyre will be lit by family members.
CDS Bipin Rawat's unit 5/11 Gorkha Rifles looking after all the arrangements at his last rites. He was commissioned in the unit and also went ahead to command it.
Mortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat & his wife reach his residence in New Delhi.
Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Brig LS Lidder at Brar Square, Delhi Cantt.
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The three service chiefs - Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar & IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari pay tribute to Brig LS Lidder at Brar Square, Delhi Cantt.
Brig LS Lidder's mortal remains reached Brar Square crematorium, Delhi Cantt. Last rites ceremony underway with military honours.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reach CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's residence at 10 am to pay his last respects and meet the deceased CDS' kin.
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore reaches Brar Square, Delhi Cantt to pay his last respects to Brig. LS Lidder. Olympic Silver medalist, Col. Rathore had trained together with Brig LS Lidder at NDA and fought terrorists together in Kashmir.
The mortal remains of Brig LS Lidder, who passed away in the military chopper crash, IS being brought out of Base Hospital. His last rites will be held at 9:30 am at Brar Square in Delhi Cantt.
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.
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.
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