Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Jay Pawar on Wednesday demanded a “fair, thorough” and transparent investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of his father, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in Baramati on January 28.
In an Instagram story posted on February 18, Jay Pawar questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident, sought accountability and called for action against the aircraft operator. “Black boxes are not easily destroyed in a plane crash; The people of Maharashtra have the right to know the complete, transparent and undisputed truth of this heart-wrenching tragedy. VSR should be banned from flying immediately, and a thorough and fair investigation into possible serious malpractices in the maintenance of their aircraft should be conducted,” he wrote. He also shared an emotional message, saying, “Miss you Dad.”
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The crash, which occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district, killed Ajit Pawar and four others.
Meanwhile, Supriya Sule, MP from the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), expressed concern over suggestions of “foul play” and said she expects answers from the Civil Aviation Ministry. Addressing a press conference, she said questions raised by party leaders and others should be discussed in Parliament.
“Ajit Pawar was Rohit Pawar’s uncle. Rohit Pawar, along with several others, has concerns and uneasiness regarding this matter. Amol Mitkari has also raised questions. Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Indian National Congress have fully supported us. They have said that this issue should be discussed in Parliament and even met the Speaker in this regard. There are many questions in the minds of the people, and they deserve answers,” she said.
“I only want to say that what has happened should not happen to anyone else. I expect the Civil Aviation Ministry to hold a press conference and provide answers to at least some of these questions,” Sule added.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar also criticised the pace of the investigation and questioned whether delays were meant to protect private interests. In a post on X, he said, “The value of Ajit dada has been understood by ordinary citizens but it still doesn’t seem to have dawned on the investigative agencies. 20 days have passed since the unfortunate accident yet the investigation hasn’t gained any momentum. Is the delay solely to allow the VSR company to destroy evidence or does the company have someone’s protection? This question has arisen in the minds of common citizens. The information emerging today about the black box being damaged makes it seem like the possibility I predicted five days ago is turning out to be true. Be that as it may, we will not rest until we get answers whether it was an accident or a murder in the case of Dada!”
Rohit Pawar also said he would hold a press conference in the next two days.
However, there has been no official response yet from the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or the accident probe body Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau on claims that the black box was damaged.
Experts cited by ANI said flight recorders are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, impacts and water immersion, ensuring data is preserved even in severe accidents.
– Ends
with agency inputs
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
