Army denies âprotocol violationâ as helicopter with two 3-star officers makes emergency landing
Incident brings back memories of 1963 crash that claimed lives of five top Indian military commanders, and led to new protocols regarding top officers flying in the same chopper.
Snehesh Alex Philip 7 March, 2021 8:05 pm IST Text Size:
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New Delhi: An emergency landing of a Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter with two three-star officers on board, in Gujaratâs Kheda district Saturday, has brought back memories of a tragic 1963 crash that claimed the lives of five top Indian military commanders.
The Dhruv helicopter that made an emergency landing had on board Army Training Command head Lt Gen. Raj Shukla and Indian Air Force South Western Air Command Chief Air Marshal S.K. Ghotia, who were on their back from a Combined Commanders Conference in Kevadia, Gujarat. There were four other officers in the helicopter too.
Defence Minister Rajanth Singh appreciates courage of soldiers during Ladakh standoff with PLA
The Ministry of Defence stated, Defence Minister expressed his heartfelt appreciation and respect to the selfless courage displayed by the soldiers during the Eastern Ladakh standoff with PLA.
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NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the Combined Commanders Conference of the Armed Forces and delivering the inaugural address he appreciated the selfless courage displayed by the Indian Army soldiers during the Eastern Ladakh standoff with Peoples Liberation Army (PLA).
The Ministry of Defence stated, “Defence Minister expressed his heartfelt appreciation and respect to the selfless courage displayed by the soldiers during the Eastern Ladakh standoff with PLA.”
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Speaking at Combined Commanders Conference in Kevadia, PM Narendra Modi conveyed his strong appreciation for the resolute dedication shown by the Indian Armed Forces. PM Narendra Modi in Kevadia today | Photo Credit: Twitter
New Delhi: Speaking at Combined Commanders Conference in Kevadia today, PM Narendra Modi conveyed his strong appreciation for the resolute dedication shown by the Indian Armed Forces over the past year, in the context of the COVID pandemic and the challenging situation on the northern border.
He further called for a holistic approach, focused on breaking down civil-military silos and on expediting the speed of decision making and advised the Services to rid themselves of legacy systems and practices that have outlived their utility and relevance.
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the Combined Commanders of the Armed Forces for the Vivechana Sessions at the ongoing Combined Commanders Conference 2021 at Kevadia in Gujarat.