The crash highlights operational risks tied to charter aviation, which is widely used by political and business leaders. (BizTrendWire Insight)
India’s Maharashtra deputy chief minister was killed in an air crash.
Four other people also died, Indian television channels reported.
The crash involved a charter aircraft.
It went down on Tuesday, according to the reports.
However, officials did not immediately release full details.
Authorities are assessing the cause of the crash.
Meanwhile, emergency teams reached the site quickly.
Local media showed images of wreckage.
The deputy chief minister was a senior political figure.
He played a key role in the state government.
Therefore, the incident has triggered shock across Maharashtra.
Political leaders expressed condolences soon after the reports.
In addition, aviation authorities are expected to begin an inquiry.
Such probes review flight conditions and technical records.
Despite this, no official statement confirmed the crash details.
The government said updates would follow.
The incident adds to concerns over charter flight safety.
India has seen increased use of private aircraft by officials.
Source: Reuters
