Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar’s Body Identified By Wristwatch And Clothes After Fatal Crash

On the demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Congress Leader Prithviraj Chavan says, "I heard about the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash this morning. His death is a massive loss for all of us. He was a prominent leader and had the capability to lead Maharashtra."

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is being taken to Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati for the public to pay their last respects.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, called the incident "very sad" and a "premature death" that has shocked everyone. He stated that the Congress will formally demand an investigation into the crash. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi spoke to NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar on the demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and expressed his condolences.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will be performed tomorrow at 11:00 am in Baramati, according to official sources.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The last known photograph of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, taken inside the aircraft before its fatal crash in Baramati, has surfaced. The image is believed to be from moments before the Learjet 45 departed from Mumbai earlier this morning.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar has arrived at Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Baramati, where the mortal remains of all five deceased, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, are being kept.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Two officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) arrived at the VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd office in Mahipalpur as part of the probe into the Baramati plane crash. VSR Aviation Director Captain VK Singh was present at the office, where questioning is currently underway. Sources said the director indicated that the pilot may not have been able to see the runway at the time of landing.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: According to DGCA records, VSR Aviation comprises VSR Ventures and VSR Aero Engineering, with Vijay Kumar Singh and Rohit Singh listed as directors. The company operates a fleet of 18 aircraft, including the Learjet involved in the Baramati crash.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: NCP chief Sharad Pawar, accompanied by his wife Pratibha Pawar, has arrived in Baramati to pay respects following the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in the plane crash.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Sources said dense fog and low visibility were present around Baramati airport when the chartered Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar attempted to land. Following the crash and subsequent fire, Pawar’s body was identified through his personal wristwatch. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Chilling CCTV visuals from outside Baramati Airport show the final moments of the tragedy as the Learjet 45 carrying Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashes near the runway. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: VSR Aviation Director Captain VK Singh said the Baramati plane crash was an unfortunate incident and ruled out any technical failure. He stated that the pilot was highly experienced with nearly 16,000 flying hours, adding that only the DGCA investigation will determine the exact cause.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee raised political concerns over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, saying the circumstances surrounding the plane crash need greater clarity. She called for a thorough and transparent investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the incident under SC.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Flight data shows the aircraft took off from Mumbai at 8:10 am and remained airborne for about 35 minutes. The flight disappeared from radar at 8:45 am, indicating the moment of the crash. Data further reveals the plane made a loop around the runway and crashed 80-100 metres from the runway at Baramati airport.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: A large crowd has gathered outside Baramati hospital as the mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar are brought for formalities. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: NCP chief Sharad Pawar, along with his wife Pratibha Pawar, has departed from their Mumbai residence, Silver Oaks, heading to Baramati in the wake of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s tragic plane crash.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is expected to visit the crash site along with the AAIB team to oversee the investigation.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, calling it an “unprecedented loss” for the state. Losing a leader like him is a personal and public loss.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police 2009 batch constable Vidip Jadhav, serving as Personal Security Officer (PSO) to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, was onboard the aircraft and died in the crash while performing his official duties. Authorities confirmed that he was part of the five-person team traveling on the Learjet 45 when it crash-landed at Baramati airport.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant expressed grief over Ajit Pawar’s death, saying, “I always did what he said. He was a bold man. He had a big role in the development of the Baramati region. I express my condolences to the entire Pawar family”.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde remembers Ajit Pawar as “a man of his words, a leader with a heart of gold.” Shinde shared that he had a long-standing bond with the Deputy CM and recalled the close working relationship they shared as part of the state leadership.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates:  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in a press conference, announced a government holiday in Baramati. A three day state mourning has also been declared. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The DGCA has launched a comprehensive inquiry into the causes of the crash, including aircraft performance, weather and flight data. Authorities said more details will be disclosed as the probe continues. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: In one of his final public interactions before the crash, Ajit Pawar amplified a detailed Chief Minister’s Office update on major infrastructure decisions on social media, underscoring his administrative priorities. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Officials revealed that the chartered Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar had communicated with Air Traffic Control (ATC) regarding low visibility conditions at Baramati airport just before the crash.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: A local witness recounts the final seconds of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s fatal flight, describes the chilling moments as the plane struggled to land, crashing just 100 meters short of the runway.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The aircraft, a Learjet 45 registered VT‑SSK and operated by VSR, departed Mumbai early Wednesday and was scheduled to land at Baramati around 8:45 am when the crash occurred.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed her condolences following the tragic incident. Terming the news of the plane crash in Baramati as extremely tragic, the President said Ajit Pawar’s untimely death was an irreparable loss to the nation.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. In a post on social media, the Prime Minister described Pawar as a leader with a strong grassroots connect, widely respected for his hardworking nature and dedication to public service.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said all five people onboard, including Ajit Pawar, his PSO, attendant and two pilots, were killed in the crash. Those onboard included:
Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Avish Jadhav, PSO to the Deputy CM, Sumit Kapoor, Pilot, Sambhavi Pathak, Pilot, Pinki Mali, Flight Assistant.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: According to official flight information, the Learjet 45, registered as VT‑SSK and operated by a private aviation company, took off from Mumbai early Wednesday morning and was scheduled to land at Baramati about 40-45 minutes later. 

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was killed in a tragic plane crash at 8.45 am in Baramati. Chilling first visuals from the crash show charred debris of the aircraft. Rescue operation teams rushed to the site and could be seen scavenging through the debris.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died after the plane carrying him crashed during a landing attempt in Baramati.

Baramati Plane Tragedy LIVE Updates: An aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reportedly met with an accident while attempting to land in Baramati on Wednesday morning.