A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others
Summary
A private plane carrying Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed in western India, killing Pawar and four others on board. The aircraft was en route to Baramati for a local election campaign when it went down and burst into flames.
Key Points
- A private Learjet 45 carrying deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed in an open field in western India on Wednesday.
- Pawar and four others on board, including two staff members and two crew members, were killed in the crash.
- The aircraft was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, where Pawar was headed to campaign in a local election.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and called Pawar a committed public servant.
