Maharashtra CID Incorporates Zero FIR in Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Probe
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026
The ongoing investigation into the plane crash, particularly with the inclusion of the Zero FIR, could lead to further scrutiny of aviation safety regulations and potentially impact the reputation of VSR Ventures. While not directly affecting broad markets, it highlights regulatory and safety concerns within the aviation industry.
The India===Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department is incorporating a Zero FIR, lodged by NCP MLA Rohit Pawar in India===Bengaluru, into its ongoing investigation of the January 28 plane crash. The crash killed then India===Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Rohit Pawar filed the Zero FIR after claiming India===Maharashtra police did not register his complaint regarding the Baramati air crash. The Zero FIR, initially sent to Baramati Taluka police station, has been forwarded to the India===Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department. Sunil Ramanand, India===Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department chief, stated it will be treated as a statement under Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. A Learjet 45 aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed at Baramati airport. The India===Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Civil Aviation is also conducting a separate inquiry and submitted preliminary findings.
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