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Mumbai Minister's PRO Ashish Mete Dies After Collapse

Ashish Mete, PRO to Minister Aditi Tatkare, dies after collapsing during walk. Mete was 35 years old.

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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 31 August 2026 at 11:21 pm
Mumbai Minister's PRO Ashish Mete Dies After Collapse

Ashish Anandrao Mete, a 35-year-old public relations officer (PRO) for Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare, died suddenly after collapsing while taking a walk in the premises of a residential building in Bhandup West on Sunday night.

Mete had gone to the residence of his professional partner, Dipali Prabhu, at Mayuresh Residency on LBS Road in Bhandup West for dinner on August 30. After dinner, he reportedly complained of acidity and went for a walk in the building premises. While walking, Mete suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed, sustaining a serious head injury after falling to the ground.

Prabhu immediately took him to Navkar Hospital in Bhandup West for treatment. He was subsequently shifted to Rajawadi Hospital, where doctors examined him and declared him dead on arrival. The Bhandup police were informed by the Rajawadi Hospital authorities and subsequently took custody of the body.

The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. Police have registered an accidental death report under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and have launched an investigation.

Mete was reportedly working with Prabhu on social media and public relations-related assignments. Their office, Bazaar Solutions Private Limited, is located at Mittal Court near Marine Drive in Mumbai. According to an official, he lived with his family in his native place, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and travelled to Mumbai for work.

The exact cause of death will be established after the post-mortem examination and further investigation. Mete's death has come as a shock to his colleagues and friends, who remembered him as a dedicated and hardworking professional.

Minister Aditi Tatkare has not yet commented on the incident. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has also not issued a statement on Mete's death.

The incident highlights the importance of being aware of one's health and taking necessary precautions to prevent such incidents. It also underscores the need for prompt medical attention in case of emergencies.

The investigation into Mete's death is ongoing, and the police are waiting for the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death. The incident has sent shockwaves in the political and social circles of Mumbai, with many expressing condolences to Mete's family.

In conclusion, the sudden death of Ashish Mete has come as a shock to many, and the investigation into his death is ongoing. The exact cause of death will be established after the post-mortem examination and further investigation.

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Who was Ashish Mete?

Ashish Mete was a 35-year-old public relations officer (PRO) for Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare.

What was the cause of Ashish Mete's death?

The exact cause of death will be established after the post-mortem examination and further investigation.

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