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Domestic criminal investigation

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Conspiracy

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Mar 25, 2026

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The ongoing criminal investigation into the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar and Karyon Ventures Private Limited could significantly impact the aviation industry, particularly regarding safety regulations and oversight by the India — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Revelations of falsified records and negligence may lead to stricter enforcement and potential legal repercussions for Karyon Ventures Private Limited, affecting its market standing and potentially other private aviation companies.

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A criminal investigation has been launched into the January 28 plane crash that killed India — Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Ajit Pawar, Ajit Pawar's nephew, filed a complaint alleging a 'larger criminal conspiracy' behind the incident, citing systematic violations of aviation safety regulations, deliberate falsification of records, and gross negligence by Karyon Ventures Private Limited, the aircraft operator. The India — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) had previously grounded Karyon Ventures Private Limited aircraft due to safety lapses. Allegations include the aircraft operating near its engine overhaul limit, potentially falsified flight hours, and anomalous certification records where the airworthiness certificate was issued before registration. Furthermore, the chief pilot, Sumit Kapoor, had a history of alcohol-related violations and was silent during the final moments of the flight, while co-pilot 2026 Baramati Learjet 45 crash expressed panic. The India — Bengaluru police registered a Zero FIR after India — Maharashtra police stations declined to do so, and the case has since been transferred to India — Maharashtra for further investigation.

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Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of India — Maharashtra, died in a plane crash, which is now under investigation for a potential criminal conspiracy.
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Karyon Ventures Private Limited operated the aircraft that crashed, and its operations are under scrutiny for alleged safety violations and falsified records.
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Sumit Kapoor was the chief pilot of the crashed aircraft, and his documented history of alcohol-related violations and silence during the emergency are key points of the investigation.
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2026 Baramati Learjet 45 crash was the co-pilot of the crashed aircraft, and her last words before the crash are being examined as part of the investigation.
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