President Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed condolences over loss of lives due to tragic crash of an army helicopter in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
In his message to the Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, he said, "I am saddened to learn about the tragic crash of an Army Helicopter in Bareilly, in which three occupants lost their lives. I am sure that all necessary help and assistance is being provided to the next of kin of the deceased."
"Kindly convey my sincere words of sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased personnel. I pray to the Almighty to give the bereaved families the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," he added.
Earlier this morning at least three army officers were killed after an Army chopper crashed shortly after it took off in Bareilly.
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