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The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk offered prayers at a temple for India’s Chief of defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others who died in a chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Bhutan’s King and the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk offered prayers and Karmi Tongchoed at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong for General Bipin Rawat. Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and senior officers of the country’s Armed Forces, along with the Indian Ambassador were also present to offer a thousand butter lamps.
General Rawat’s wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, and 11 armed forces personnel who lost their lives in a helicopter accident yesterday were also remembered in the ceremony.
“General Bipin Rawat, who visited Bhutan several times during his career, will be remembered as a friend by the people of Bhutan”, said the King in his statement.
Besides, the King also sent messages of condolence for the bereaved families, and the government and people of India.
