Ajit Pawar’s PSO Vidip Jadhav Cremated in Satara; Son Performs Final Rites

Satara/Baramati, 29th January 2026: The personal security officer (PSO) of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Vidip Dilip Jadhav, was laid to rest late Wednesday night in his native village in Satara district, hours after he lost his life in the tragic chartered aircraft crash in Baramati.

In a deeply moving scene, Jadhav’s young son performed the final rites as grieving family members, relatives, colleagues, and villagers gathered to bid him a tearful farewell. Jadhav was among the five victims of the crash, which also claimed the life of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

A career police officer, Jadhav had been serving as Pawar’s PSO for the past four years. He joined the Mumbai Police in 2009 and was attached to the Protection Department, handling sensitive security assignments. Before being posted with Pawar, he had served in areas including Naigaon and Dadar.

He is survived by his wife Sandya, their daughter and son, and his parents. Friends and neighbours remembered him as a disciplined and dedicated officer, as well as a devoted family man who balanced the demands of duty with strong personal bonds.

Jadhav resided with his family in Surya Nagar near Vitawa in Kalwa. Local residents described the family as warm and well-connected within the neighbourhood. Despite his demanding schedule and frequent travel for security duties, neighbours said Jadhav remained humble and respectful, while his wife was actively involved in community activities.