Indian Defence Chief, eight others involved in military helicopter crash

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The death toll after a military helicopter crash in India on Wednesday has increased to four, sources from the Tamil Nadu Police told Sputnik.

Earlier in the day, sources said that two people died and three others suffered injuries.

In total, there were nine people aboard the helicopter.

According to sources, Chief of Defence Staff, Bipin Rawat, is likely to be among the injured.

Earlier, the media had reported that the helicopter crashed, and a search and rescue operation had been launched.

Nine people were on board the copper and three were rescued, according to the India Today news agency.

“An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident,’’ the air force tweeted.(Sputnik/NAN)

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