PUNE – Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Indian state of Maharashtra, among five people were killed in a plane crash in the Baramatic region of Pune on Wednesday.
The chartered aircraft, which was carrying Pawar along with two colleagues and two crew members, crashed during its landing attempt.
Initial reports indicate that none of the individuals on board survived the crash. Emergency services quickly reached the site, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
The exact reasons for the crash remain unclear, and authorities are looking into various factors, including potential technical failure or weather conditions, to determine the cause.
The death of Ajit Pawar has shocked the political landscape of Maharashtra, and further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
