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Pilot Shambhavi Pathak Among 5 Dead In Plane Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati airport, alongside four others, including pilot Shambhavi Pathak. The crash, attributed to dense fog and low visibility, has raised concerns about safety and prompted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to call for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation, hinting at possible foul play.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

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Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on January 28, 2026.
The crash occurred while attempting an emergency landing in dense fog at Baramati airport.
Pilot Shambhavi Pathak was among the five fatalities in the incident.
Mamata Banerjee has requested a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the crash.
Pawar was traveling for a public meeting amid local elections when the accident happened.

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Pilot Shambhavi Pathak Among 5 Dead In Plane Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar

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