Baramati, Jan 28 (IANS): Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, was involved in a plane crash during landing in Baramati on January 28.
While local sources report that both he and his security personnel escaped without serious injuries, other outlets indicate he may have sustained some injuries.
Emergency services and senior security officials have responded to the crash site, where the plane lost control during landing, as Pawar was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati for a public meeting amidst ongoing elections for local governance bodies.
Official statements confirming the situation and details regarding injuries or the crash cause—be it technical failure or adverse weather—are pending. Visuals from the scene depict the plane wreckage engulfed in flames, with local residents and rescue teams actively assisting in relief efforts.
The incident adds to a history of aviation-related scares for Pawar, including a helicopter crash in October 2024 and previous emergency landings due to weather issues.
