Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:30am on 29 Jan 2026,Thursday India
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was identified after the Baramati plane crash through his wristwatch, as his face was not recognisable due to severe fire damage, according to locals and officials. The aircraft caught fire immediately after impact, making visual identification impossible. First responders and residents at the site noticed the wristwatch and clothing, which helped confirm his identity before formal procedures. The crash claimed the lives of five people onboard and has deeply shocked Baramati and the state. Authorities later conducted post-mortem and forensic identification, while the AAIB continues its investigation into the cause of the accident. (PC: HT)
