Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Maharashtra Deputy CM Injured After Private Aircraft Crashes in Baramati

BARAMATI, Jan 28: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar was involved in a serious aviation accident on Wednesday morning when his private aircraft crashed during a landing attempt in Baramati.

The 66-year-old leader was reportedly traveling to the region for a scheduled event or election campaign when the incident occurred. Local reports and eyewitness accounts indicate that the aircraft lost balance or encountered a technical snag while approaching the runway, leading to a crash in a nearby field.

Visuals from the crash site show the aircraft engulfed in flames with thick plumes of black smoke rising into the air. Early reports suggest that the plane was completely destroyed by the fire.

While official confirmation regarding the exact nature of the injuries is still awaited, preliminary reports indicate that Ajit Pawar has been seriously injured and was immediately rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

Emergency response teams and security agencies have reached the site to manage the situation and conduct a thorough investigation into whether the crash was caused by a technical failure or a forced emergency landing.