Rohit Pawar seeks CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash; says govt should not delay any further

NCP leader Rohit Pawar demands CBI investigation into Ajit Pawar's death, citing new evidence of possible links to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday demanded that the investigation into the death of Ajit Pawar be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), claiming that new details have disclosed a possible link to rape accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.

The MLA from Karjat-Jamkhed constituency in Ahilyanagar district said Kharat changed four mobile phones within six days.

In one instance, he replaced a handset after making a call of only 19 minutes, Pawar said.

''Kharat received the highest number of calls on the day of Ajit Pawar's accident,'' he claimed, describing the development as ''shocking''.

''The case of Ajitdada's accident is extremely serious. Despite giving information to the Crime Investigation Department (CID), no action has been taken so far. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately transfer the investigation to the CBI. The government should act without further delay,'' he said.

Pawar said any further delay by the state government would deepen suspicion surrounding the case and allow those involved to suppress evidence.

''The government should not delay any longer. Otherwise, the cloud of suspicion will become darker, and the accused may destroy or conceal important evidence,'' he added.

Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their plane crashed in Baramati on January 28.

Ever since his death, his nephew Rohit Pawar has been aggressively demanding a thorough, independent investigation into what he alleges as a conspiracy or sabotage rather than a mere accident.