The wreckage of the VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed. Reuters
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Firstpost29-01-2026, 10:56

Wristwatch Helps Identify Ajit Pawar's Body After Tragic Baramati Plane Crash

  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on January 28 in Baramati, along with four others.
  • The Learjet 45XR, travelling from Mumbai to Baramati, crashed during a second landing attempt, erupting in flames.
  • Pawar's body was identified by a regularly worn wristwatch, eliminating the immediate need for DNA testing.
  • Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural, Sandeep Singh Gill, confirmed the identification based on the wristwatch and body position.
  • Last rites were held with full state honours at Vidya Pratishthan Ground in Baramati, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Why It Matters: A wristwatch played a crucial role in identifying Ajit Pawar's body after a fatal plane crash in Baramati.

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