Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash

Brief By Hindustan Times / 10:14 AM on 28 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after a chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport on Wednesday. The plane carried six passengers, including security personnel and pilots. Officials said emergency teams reached the site promptly, while investigations were launched to determine the cause of the accident, authorities confirmed details.