A bombshell Instagram video from Jay Pawar, son of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has rocked the aviation sector. It depicts VSR Ventures proprietor Rohit Singh nodding off in the cockpit while airborne—a reckless endangerment that Jay labels ‘shocking and grave.’
Tying this to the Learjet 45 crash in Baramati on January 28, 2026, which killed his father, Jay demands DGCA’s intervention: Ground VSR’s entire fleet, arrest Singh, and probe deeply. His caption reveals profound sorrow: ‘I’ve lost my dad… this agony is eternal.’
Prior to this, DGCA acted decisively after a special audit post-crash. Findings exposed VSR’s disregard for airworthiness, safety, and operational norms. Four planes—bearing registrations VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV, and VT-TRI—now stand grounded, with rectification mandated.
The regulator’s note emphasizes multi-area violations and issues deficiency forms for root cause submissions. This development intensifies focus on charter operators’ compliance amid rising private air travel.
Jay’s outcry resonates beyond personal grief, spotlighting passenger risks. Aviation authorities face pressure to uphold standards rigorously, potentially reshaping industry practices and preventing repeats of the Baramati horror.