Mumbai, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Dy.CM, four others were flying to Baramati from Mumbai

Maharashtra Dy.CM Ajit Pawar and 4 others were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune this morning.

Aircraft reportedly crashed while attempting to land near Baramati. According to Flight Radar, the flight took off from Mumbai at 8.10 am and disappeared from radar around 8.45 am.

Reports said that the aircraft pilot had mentioned poor visibility near the runway before the aircraft attempted the landing.

Footage aired across social media platforms showed the aircraft's wreckage engulfed in flames. 66-year-old Pawar was travelling to Baramati from Mumbai to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the Feb. 5 Zilla Parishad el...