The sudden deaths of prominent military people around the world have always sparked conspiracy theories, and the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat is no exception.

Sinister campaign: Pak-based groups spread conspiracy theories on Gen Bipin Rawat's death

Indian Air Force confirmed that Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons died in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8).

IAF confirms demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, 11 others in chopper crash: Here's what we know so far

An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter carrying defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashed in southern India on Wednesday. ANI news agency reported citing sources that at least 13 out of the 14 people on board have been killed.

IAF helicopter carrying Indian defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashes, at least 13 dead: Report

A helicopter carrying human organs in Los Angeles crashed near the helipad of the Keck Hospital of USC on Friday. The pilot of the helicopter has incurred some injuries, but no lives were lost in the crash.

Helicopter carrying human organs crashed in Los Angeles; pilot injured

The Army Advanced Light Helicopter crashed in eastern Ladakh at about 1.30 pm on Tuesday

Two generals on board Army helicopter that crashed in Ladakh