“The photo shows Captain Sumit Kapoor, the pilot of the aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar that crashed in Baramati”
What FACTLY found
The photo does not show Captain Sumit Kapoor, pilot of the aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar that crashed in Baramati. The photo actually shows Captain Sahil Madaan, a pilot employed with VSR Aviation. This was confirmed through statements made by his wife, Sanjam Sahni, and media reports clarifying that Captain Sahil Madaan was not on the ill-fated flight. Captain Sumit Kapoor, who died in the crash, was a different individual.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 28 January 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 30 January 2026, 2 days later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/kalamcentre/posts/pfbid02EngrfJq9uHHxznAtR55ZMjTyKwkD5bJA7RunDho…
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.