Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; Pilot's Shocking Alcohol-on-Duty Record Revealed

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while traveling from Mumbai to Baramati.
• The accident at Baramati airport claimed five lives, including Ajit Pawar, two pilots, cabin crew, and a security officer.
• Pilot Captain Sumit Kapoor had been dismissed twice (in 2010 and 2017) for consuming alcohol while on duty.
• Kapoor was suspended for 3 years after the second incident and later worked as a freelancer before joining VSR Ventures 5 years ago.
• Ajit Pawar's funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in Baramati, with state mourning declared for three days.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, revealing his pilot's history of alcohol consumption while on duty.