Ajit Pawar Dies in Tragic Plane Crash Near Baramati; State Mourning Declared

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others, died in a plane crash near Baramati airport while traveling from Mumbai.
• The accident occurred around 8:45 AM after the plane, carrying Ajit Pawar, pilots Sumit Kapoor and Shambhavi Pathak, cabin crew Pinky Mali, and security guard Videep Jadhav, attempted an unsuccessful landing.
• An aerial photo from the crash site shows the burnt plane wreckage and scattered work-related papers, highlighting Pawar's dedication as a 'man of work'.
• Low visibility due to fog is initially suspected as a cause, with further details awaiting the black box analysis.
• Ajit Pawar's funeral will be held with state honors on Thursday at 11 AM, with a three-day state mourning period declared in Maharashtra.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra mourns the sudden demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in a tragic plane crash.