The case, initially filed in Bengaluru, has now been forwarded along with all relevant documents, with a request to hand it over to the Baramati Rural Police Station in Pune district for further investigation
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The Karnataka Police on Wednesday transferred the ‘Zero FIR’ registered in connection with the plane crash that killed senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar to the Maharashtra Police, citing jurisdictional grounds, reported news agency IANS.
The case, initially filed in Bengaluru, has now been forwarded along with all relevant documents, with a request to hand it over to the Baramati Rural Police Station in Pune district for further investigation, reported IANS.
FIR Transfer Initiated on Jurisdiction Grounds
Karnataka Additional Director General of Police (Crime and Technical Services) P Harishekaran formally communicated the transfer request to the Maharashtra Director General of Police, reported IANS.
The Zero FIR was originally registered at High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru, allowing the complaint to be filed irrespective of where the incident occurred. Authorities have now sought its transfer to the appropriate jurisdiction in Maharashtra, reported IANS.
Complaint Alleges Criminal Conspiracy Behind Crash
The FIR was filed by Rohit Pawar, who alleged a larger conspiracy behind the January 28, 2026 plane crash near Baramati Airport that claimed five lives, including Ajit Pawar, reported IANS.
The complaint calls for a full criminal investigation and seeks to identify all individuals responsible, alleging that the crash was not merely accidental but part of a planned act.
Delay in FIR Registration Raises Questions
According to the complaint, attempts were initially made to file an FIR in Maharashtra, including at police stations in Mumbai and Baramati, but were unsuccessful. This led to the filing of a Zero FIR in Bengaluru, reported IANS.
Police sources noted that the delay in registration was due to the complainant’s earlier efforts to pursue the matter within Maharashtra before approaching authorities in Karnataka, reported IANS.
Technical and Safety Violations Highlighted
The FIR raises multiple concerns regarding the aircraft involved — a Bombardier Learjet 45 operated by a private company. It alleges that the aircraft may have been operating beyond permissible safety limits and that maintenance records could have been falsified.
The complaint also references a safety audit by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which reportedly flagged issues related to airworthiness and compliance, reported IANS.
Questions Over Pilot, Crew and Flight Conditions
Further allegations include concerns about the pilot’s past record, last-minute crew changes, and irregularities in flight operations. The complaint points to possible lapses in judgment and adherence to safety protocols.
Weather conditions at the time of landing and runway changes shortly before touchdown have also been cited as factors requiring deeper investigation.
Call for Independent Criminal Probe
The complainant has demanded that the investigation go beyond the technical inquiry being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), urging authorities to examine the possibility of criminal intent.
The FIR invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and calls for accountability across all levels, including operators, regulators, and other involved parties, reported IANS.
Case Moves to Maharashtra for Further Action
With the FIR now transferred, the Maharashtra Police are expected to take over the investigation and determine the course of action.
(With inputs from IANS)
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