Ajit Pawar plane crash: Wait for DGCA probe to draw conclusions, says CM Fadnavis
The Hindu
CM Fadnavis urges patience for DGCA probe conclusions in Ajit Pawar plane crash, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) said a crucial probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is underway into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and urged that conclusions be drawn only after the investigation ends.
Mr. Fadnavis said the aircraft's black box had already been recovered and that investigations on all fronts had commenced.
Pawar and four others were killed when the Learjet aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on January 28.
Describing the DGCA inquiry into the incident as "very important", Fadnavis stressed the need to wait for its findings.
The CM was talking to reporters in response to a question about Ajit Pawar's nephew and MLA Rohit Pawar's claims and concerns regarding the plane crash.
Rohit Pawar on Tuesday raised several questions regarding the sequence of events leading up to the plane crash. He alleged that there was a reason to suspect sabotage in the tragic incident that killed his uncle Ajit Pawar, and demanded a comprehensive probe by multiple expert agencies.
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