<p>Family members of Group Captain Varun Singh participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Yelahanka Air Force base on Thursday morning.</p>.<p>The body was subsequently moved aboard an An-32 aircraft, with the aircraft departing the airfield for Bhopal at around 12.30 pm.</p>.<p>Singh, a decorated Indian Air Force officer who succumbed to injuries sustained in the December 8 helicopter crash which claimed the life of General Bipin Rawat and 12 others, participated.</p>.<p>Five members of the family were present for the ceremony, including the Group Captain’s father, Colonel (retired) K P Singh, his mother Uma Singh, his wife Geetanjali Singh, son Radduman Singh and daughter Aradhya Singh.</p>.<p>The event was also attended by senior officers from HQ, Training Command. The event was also attended by Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot who paid his last respects.</p>.<p>Family members had said on Wednesday that the funeral is planned for Friday, 17 December, at Bhopal.</p>.<p>In a statement yesterday, Colonel (retired) K P Singh described his son as a “fighter,” adding that he will “continue to remain an inspiration for the young generation. We are proud of him."</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Family members of Group Captain Varun Singh participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Yelahanka Air Force base on Thursday morning.</p>.<p>The body was subsequently moved aboard an An-32 aircraft, with the aircraft departing the airfield for Bhopal at around 12.30 pm.</p>.<p>Singh, a decorated Indian Air Force officer who succumbed to injuries sustained in the December 8 helicopter crash which claimed the life of General Bipin Rawat and 12 others, participated.</p>.<p>Five members of the family were present for the ceremony, including the Group Captain’s father, Colonel (retired) K P Singh, his mother Uma Singh, his wife Geetanjali Singh, son Radduman Singh and daughter Aradhya Singh.</p>.<p>The event was also attended by senior officers from HQ, Training Command. The event was also attended by Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot who paid his last respects.</p>.<p>Family members had said on Wednesday that the funeral is planned for Friday, 17 December, at Bhopal.</p>.<p>In a statement yesterday, Colonel (retired) K P Singh described his son as a “fighter,” adding that he will “continue to remain an inspiration for the young generation. We are proud of him."</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>