Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Minister Aditi Tatkare’s PRO Ashish Mete Dies After Bhandup Collapse
Ashish Mete was a 35-year-old public relations worker connected with Minister Aditi Tatkare.
He went to a colleague’s home in Bhandup West for dinner.
After eating, he said he felt acidity and went for a walk.
During the walk, he became dizzy and fell down.
He badly injured his head in the fall.
He was taken to two hospitals, but doctors could not save him.
Police are investigating the death as an accidental death.
A post-mortem examination is expected to clarify exactly what caused his death.
Ashish Anandrao Mete, 35, died after collapsing during a post-dinner walk in Bhandup West on August 30, 2026.
Mete reportedly complained of acidity, felt dizzy and suffered a serious head injury when he fell.
He was taken to Navkar Hospital and later Rajawadi Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Mete worked on social media and public relations assignments connected to Minister Aditi Tatkare.
Bhandup police registered an accidental death report and said a post-mortem would establish the exact cause of death.
- Who
- Ashish Anandrao Mete, a 35-year-old public relations officer associated with Aditi Tatkare.
- What
- He collapsed during a walk, suffered a head injury and died after being taken to hospital.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of August 30, 2026; the report was dated August 31, 2026.
- Where
- The collapse occurred at Mayuresh Residency in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
- Why
- The exact cause of death has not been established; police said it will be determined through a post-mortem and investigation.
- Deceased
- Ashish Anandrao Mete
- Age
- 35
- Occupation
- Public relations officer and social media worker associated with Aditi Tatkare
- Incident location
- Mayuresh Residency, LBS Road, Bhandup West, Mumbai
- Hospitals
- Navkar Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital
- Police action
- An accidental death report was registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Cause of death
- Pending post-mortem examination and further investigation