Mumbai Family Death Case: Rat Poison Found in Bodies of Couple and Two Daughters
Four members of a Mumbai family died after eating biryani and watermelon. Forensic experts later found zinc phosphide rat poison in their bodies. JJ Marg Police are investigating.
In a shocking incident from Mumbai, four members of the Dokadia family died hours after eating biryani and watermelon following a family gathering. Forensic experts later found zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used as rat poison, in the bodies of Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and their two daughters Ayesha and Zainab. Police said the exact reason behind the deaths remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
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According to officials, the deaths were not caused by adulterated watermelon, as initially suspected.
Rat Poison Detected in Bodies of Mumbai Family
The deceased were identified as:
- Abdullah Dokadia (44)
- Nasreen Dokadia (35)
- Ayesha Dokadia (16)
- Zainab Dokadia (13)
Forensic experts found traces of zinc phosphide in their bodies. Zinc phosphide is widely used to kill rats.
Officials clarified that the family did not die because of watermelon adulteration.
Police Investigating Whether Rat Poison Was Accidental or Intentional
Investigators are now trying to determine whether the rat poison accidentally entered the food through the watermelon or was intentionally mixed.
Officials said the exact circumstances remain unclear.
“So far, we have not come up with any concrete reason why the family would have committed such a drastic act,” an official said.
JJ Marg Police have launched an investigation into the case.
Police officials said statements of relatives and neighbors of the deceased family have already been recorded.
Family Fell Sick After Private Gathering in South Mumbai
According to police, the Dokadia family had organized a small family gathering at their residence in south Mumbai on the night of April 25.
After the guests left, family members reportedly ate watermelon pieces together.
During the early hours of the next morning, all four family members complained of severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
They were immediately shifted to a local hospital for treatment.
However, Abdullah Dokadia, Nasreen, Ayesha, and Zainab died while undergoing treatment.
Forensic Experts Rule Out Watermelon Adulteration
Officials emphasized that forensic examination did not establish adulterated watermelon as the cause of death.
The focus of the investigation has now shifted toward how zinc phosphide entered the bodies of the deceased family members.
The current status of the case remains under active investigation by JJ Marg Police.
The mysterious deaths of four members of the Dokadia family in Mumbai have shocked Maharashtra after forensic experts found zinc phosphide rat poison in their bodies. Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and daughters Ayesha and Zainab died after reportedly eating biryani and watermelon following a family gathering in south Mumbai on April 25. While officials ruled out watermelon adulteration, JJ Marg Police continue to investigate whether the poison entered accidentally or was intentionally mixed.
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