Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on December 8, in which CDS Bipin Rawat along with his wife lost their life, the only survivor from the accident Group Captain Varun Singh also passed away. On 9th December, captain Varun Singh was moved from wellingtons’ military to the command hospital, after getting the major treatment.

On the official account of IAF twitter, Information about the death of Varun Singh was given, “IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. IAF offers sincere condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family.”

PM Narendra Modi also tweeted about Varun Singh demise “Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”

Rajnath Singh condoled group captain by tweeting “Pained beyond words to learn of the demise of IAF pilot, Group Captain Varun Singh. He was a true fighter who fought till his last breath. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends. We stand firmly with the family, in this hour of grief.”

On Sept 9, Thursday, Defence minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Satta-Gandhav stretch on NH-925A near Barmer, Rajasthan.

Speaking at the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of IAF, NHAI & the private sector for completing the construction of the Emergency Landing Field (ELF) in 19 months despite COVID-19 restrictions. He further said the landing of IAF aircraft on the 3 km stretch is a historic new strength of New India, as it coincides with the 75^th year of Independence and 50^th year of India’s victory in the 1971 war.

Apart from the Emergency Landing Strip, three helipads have been constructed in Kundanpura, Singhania & Bakhasar villages under this project as per the requirements of the Armed Forces, informed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This project will improve connectivity between villages of Barmer & Jalore districts located on the international border. The stretch located in the western border area will facilitate the vigilance of the Indian Army and strengthen the basic infrastructure of the country.

The NHAI has developed the three-kilometer section as an ELF for Indian Air Force. It is part of the newly-developed two-lane paved shoulder of Gagariya-Bakhasar & Satta-Gandhav Section having a total length of 196.97 kilometers and costing Rs 765.52 crore under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The work commenced in July 2019 and was completed in January 2021.

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