New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that fundamental legal procedures appear not to have been followed in the investigation into the Baramati aircraft crash that claimed the life of Ajit Pawar and several others, and called for a fair and transparent probe into the incident.
In a post on X, Gandhi said that Rohit Pawar had met him earlier in the day and submitted a letter highlighting serious concerns regarding the handling of the investigation.
“Shri Rohit Pawar met me today and submitted a letter raising serious concerns about the investigation into the Baramati aircraft crash that claimed the life of Shri Ajit Pawar ji and others,” Gandhi said in his post.
He further alleged that key legal norms appear to have been overlooked. “Basic principles of law appear not to have been followed, and no FIR has been registered despite the seriousness of the matter,” Gandhi wrote.
Calling for accountability, the Congress leader stressed the need for an independent and impartial probe. “This incident warrants a fair, transparent, and impartial investigation,” he added.
According to Gandhi, the concerns raised by Rohit Pawar relate to procedural lapses in the aftermath of the crash and the lack of formal legal action, including the registration of a First Information Report (FIR), which is typically filed in cases involving serious incidents leading to loss of life.
The Baramati aircraft crash, which reportedly resulted in the death of Ajit Pawar and others, has sparked political attention and questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident and the subsequent investigation.
Ajit Pawar, a prominent political figure from Maharashtra, had long been associated with the state’s political landscape and the Pawar family’s influence in the region. The crash in Baramati has drawn calls from various quarters for clarity on the cause of the accident and the steps taken by authorities in its aftermath.
With Gandhi publicly raising the issue and citing Rohit Pawar’s letter, the matter is likely to intensify demands for a detailed inquiry to determine the cause of the crash and whether proper legal procedures were followed in the investigation.
