Authorities on Sunday began clearing the site of the plane crash in Baramati, four days after the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others. The operation followed the completion of preliminary investigations by multiple agencies into the crash, which occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land.

Officials from aviation authorities, assisted by workers, used a crane to lift the charred remains of the aircraft and load them onto a container for transportation. Burnt debris scattered across the area was carefully documented, with locations marked in white paint to record the spread of wreckage. The damaged aircraft parts are being packed into two wooden boxes and will be sent to forensic and technical laboratories for further examination.

An official involved in the process said the burnt sections were secured meticulously to aid investigators in determining the exact cause of the crash, including possible technical or operational failures.

The aircraft crashed around 9.45 am on the 28th and was completely gutted by the fire that followed, leaving behind heavily damaged remains. Authorities said the decision to clear the site was also prompted by large crowds gathering over the past few days to view the wreckage, raising safety and security concerns.

Officials added that further details would be shared once technical analysis reports are received, as investigations into one of the most tragic aviation incidents involving a senior political leader in recent years continue.