What happened to Usha Kherani in Mumbai?

Usha Kherani, an 81-year-old woman, was tragically killed after being hit by a BEST bus while she was on her way to a temple in Mulund, Mumbai.

Who was responsible for the accident that killed Usha Kherani?

The bus driver, Aniket Ambre, has been taken into custody and the vehicle has been seized. A case has been registered against him for rash and negligent driving.

Where did the accident that killed Usha Kherani occur in Mumbai?

The accident occurred near the 5th Road, opposite Aarey Milk Center in Mulund (W), Mumbai.

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81-Year-Old Woman Killed by BEST Bus in Mumbai Accident

29 Oct, 2025

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Summary

81-year-old woman struck and killed by BEST bus
Incident occurred on Monday morning in Mulund (W)
Bus driver taken into custody, vehicle seized

81-Year-Old Woman Killed by BEST Bus in Mumbai Accident

On Monday, October 28, 2025, an 81-year-old woman, Usha Kherani, tragically lost her life in a bus accident in Mulund (W), Mumbai. Kherani was walking towards the Bileshwar Mahadev Temple around 10:20 am when a BEST bus struck her near the 5th Road, opposite Aarey Milk Center.

The incident left Kherani with severe injuries to her head, left hand, and leg. Her 59-year-old son, Dhiren Kherani, filed a complaint stating that he was informed of the accident by a family friend. Kherani was immediately rushed to Agarwal Hospital in Mulund, where doctors declared her dead at 10:50 am.

The police have taken the bus driver, Aniket Ambre, into custody and seized the vehicle. A case has been registered against Ambre for rash and negligent driving under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).