Reports circulating on social media on January 28 claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed in a plane crash near Baramati in Pune district while the aircraft was attempting to land. However, no official confirmation has been issued by state authorities, aviation officials, or the Maharashtra government at the time of publishing. Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation and rely only on verified sources as details continue to emerge. Further updates are awaited.