Watermelon deaths case deepens as investigators suspect possible poisoning
Key takeaways
- According to Indian media reports, forensic findings and the presence of morphine traces have deepened the mystery surrounding the incident.
- The victims, 45-year-old Abdullah Dokadia, a mobile accessories trader, his wife Nasreen (35), and their daughters Zainab (13) and Ayesha (16), had hosted relatives for dinner on April 25, serving mutton pulao.
- Hours later, around 1am, the family consumed watermelon.
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Add ARY News on Google MUMBAI: The mysterious deaths of four members of a family, initially linked to food poisoning from watermelon, in Mumbai have taken a new turn, with investigators now suspecting possible poisoning rather than food contamination.
According to Indian media reports, forensic findings and the presence of morphine traces have deepened the mystery surrounding the incident.
The victims, 45-year-old Abdullah Dokadia, a mobile accessories trader, his wife Nasreen (35), and their daughters Zainab (13) and Ayesha (16), had hosted relatives for dinner on April 25, serving mutton pulao. Police said the guests left without reporting any illness.