Baramati Plane Crash Victim Pinki Mali's Jaunpur Connection Revealed
The tragic Baramati plane crash has claimed the life of 29-year-old flight attendant Pinki Mali, whose family roots trace back to Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district. The news of her untimely death has sent shockwaves through her ancestral village of Bhainsa in Kerakat Tehsil, where relatives are grappling with profound grief.
Family Background and Migration History
Pinki Mali came from a family that had migrated from Jaunpur to Maharashtra approximately four decades ago. Her father, Shiv Kumar Mali, established himself in Mumbai where he operated a cab service while also engaging in political activities. He was initially associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) before later joining Shiv Sena.
The flight attendant had two siblings—an elder sister named Preeti and a younger brother named Karan. While her immediate family had settled in Maharashtra, her paternal relatives continued to reside in Jaunpur, maintaining strong connections to their ancestral home.
Last Visit to Ancestral Village
In a poignant twist of fate, Pinki had visited her native Bhainsa village just two months before the fatal crash. She made the day trip to attend a family event, bringing joy to relatives who rarely got to see her.
"She didn't stay long, but everyone was happy to see her. Ironically, it turned out to be her last visit here," revealed her uncle Chandrabushan Mali in a grief-stricken voice. "Her death has left us numb."
Professional and Personal Life
Pinki Mali had built a successful career as a flight attendant, serving in the profession for seven years. She had been married for four years, balancing her professional commitments with her personal life.
Her uncle Chandrabushan provided additional family context: "Pinky's father, who is my younger brother, moved to Mumbai four decades ago. They live in Worli."
Village Mourns Their 'Daughter'
Despite Pinki having lived primarily in Mumbai, her death has deeply affected the entire Bhainsa village community. Relatives expressed how she remained connected to her roots through occasional visits and family ties.
"We are all deeply saddened," shared another relative. "Pinki hardly lived here, but every relative in this village is heartbroken. She was our daughter, too."
The tragedy highlights how modern Indian families maintain connections across geographical distances, with roots in rural Uttar Pradesh and lives built in metropolitan Mumbai. Pinki Mali's story represents the intersection of these worlds, cut short by the devastating plane crash in Baramati.
