Maharashtra politics remains in mourning, but now a new controversy erupts. Jay Pawar, son of the late Ajit Pawar, posted a viral Instagram video showing VSR Ventures’ owner Rohit Singh asleep at the controls during a flight. ‘Such carelessness in the skies is unforgivable,’ Jay captioned, linking it directly to his father’s fatal crash.
The video has amplified calls for accountability following the January 28, 2026, Learjet disaster in Baramati. DGCA’s multi-disciplinary audit post-crash revealed systemic failures at VSR: ignored maintenance schedules, flawed safety checks, and operational shortcuts. In response, regulators swiftly grounded four key aircraft from VSR’s fleet.
Jay’s post is raw and resolute: He insists on DGCA suspending all VSR operations, apprehending Singh, and enforcing rigorous legal measures. ‘This pain of losing my father will haunt me lifelong,’ he shared, transforming personal loss into a public crusade for air safety.
DGCA’s official release confirms the grounding of VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV, and VT-TRI Learjets until airworthiness standards are met. VSR must submit detailed analyses of their lapses. This saga highlights vulnerabilities in private aviation, prompting experts to advocate for enhanced monitoring and pilot training mandates.
As the nation watches, Jay Pawar’s bold move could catalyze reforms, ensuring no family endures the devastation his has faced.