'Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash Could Be A Conspiracy': NCP-SCP Leader Rohit Pawar Makes Explosive Statement On Dada's Untimely Death In Baramati

Mumbai: NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday, February 10, alleged that the death of Ajit Pawar in the Baramati plane crash could be part of a conspiracy. "We do not believe this was a mere accident. There is room to suspect sabotage," Pawar alleged.

Pawar presented a PowerPoint presentation during his address to explain the sequence of events as per the party’s findings. In his address, he raised questions as Ajit Pawar was originally scheduled to travel from Mumbai to Pune by road on the evening before the crash. He added that his convoy was ready-a fact that could be verified through CCTV footage at Deogiri Bungalow, Ajit Pawar's official residence. "However, a leader from East Vidarbha arrived with a file related to scrapping a political consultant's contract, which delayed the meeting."

He added that the aircraft booking was done at night for the next morning. "Ajitdada was scheduled to take off at 7 am, yet the plane departed only at 8.10 am," Rohit added.

Questions On Flight Captain Sumit Kapoor

In the press conference, Pawar also questioned the track record of Capt Sumit Kapoor, citing his suspension for three years for alcohol consumption in the past. Rohit Pawar questioned, "Despite Sumit Kapoor’s poor track record, how was he called upon to operate a flight for a VVIP figure like Ajit Dada?"

Moreover, he also asked, "Why did Kapoor demand the difficult Runway 11, and why did he attempt to land despite visibility issues?"

Citing a reference to a book, he added, "A book states that if you want to kill a person, the easiest way is to kill that person's driver."

Raises Questions On Last-Minute Pilot Replacement

According to Rohit Pawar, the original pilots, Sahil Madan and Yash, were reportedly delayed due to traffic. "Then how did Sumit Kapoor and Shambhavi Pathak reach the airport? Were they living nearby?" he asked. The NCP-SP leader also asked whether the aircraft's transponder was intentionally switched off before the final moments.

Last Conversation Between Pilots

In one of the PPT slides, Pawar spoke on the final moments inside the cockpit before the crash. He claimed that at 8:44:13 pm, the co-pilot, Shambhavi Pathak, was heard saying “Oh shit, oh shit,” after which the plane crashed within seconds. However, he pointed out that Kapoor remained silent during the final three to four minutes before the crash, calling it 'unusual.' "Being silent for the most part, even when facing death, being silent for the last few minutes... what does this mean?" he asked.

Raises Questions On VSR Company

Rohit Pawar further alleged that VSR Company, which owned the Learjet aircraft carrying the late leader, wielded influence over DGCA officials and could "get away with anything." "The final probe report of the 2023 crash involving a VSR company aircraft has already been submitted. Even now, VSR company planes continue to be used by high-ranking political leaders," Rohit Pawar said, questioning why the company's licence to operate was never scrapped.

Pawar Demands Investigations By Multiple Expert Agencies

Pawar also said the Crime Investigation Department (CID) would not have full authority to probe the incident and demanded a comprehensive investigation by multiple expert agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board, the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety, the UK-based Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), along with Indian agencies.

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