🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Baramati Crash Exposes Systemic Negligence The tragic crash at Baramati on January 28, 2026, which claimed Ajit Pawar’s life, highlights the perils of calling an incomplete airstrip a “airport.” Baramati’s tabletop runway is inherently risky—short length, steep drop-offs, and optical illusions leave pilots with no margin for error. Unlike regulated airports, it lacks ATC, ILS, navigation aids, fire services, and even basic safety infrastruct