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Rat poison ingredient caused deaths of four members of Mumbai family, not watermelon consumption: Official
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Rat poison ingredient caused deaths of four members of Mumbai family, not watermelon consumption: Official

Times of India · May 7, 2026, 1:17 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Tragedy struck a South Mumbai family as four members, including two daughters, succumbed to zinc phosphide poisoning, not watermelon as initially suspected. The family experienced severe vomiting and loose motions after consuming the chemical, commonly found in rat poison. Investigations are ongoing

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