Four of a family in Mumbai die after eating biryani and watermelon; investigation underway
Four members of a family in Mumbai died after consuming biryani and watermelon. An investigation is underway, with food samples sent for forensic testing. The family experienced severe symptoms before being admitted to the hospital, where they ultimately succumbed to their illness.
- ▪The deceased family members include Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and their daughters Aisha and Zainab.
- ▪The family had invited five relatives for dinner, who did not report any symptoms.
- ▪Food samples from the meal have been sent for forensic analysis to determine the cause of death.
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Four members of a family in the Pydhonie area of South Mumbai died on Sunday (April 26, 2026) after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea following a meal of biryani and watermelon. The police have registered an accidental death report and sent food samples for forensic testing.The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia (40), his wife Nasreen (35), and their daughters Aisha (16) and Zainab (13). The family resided in the Mughal Building at Ghati Galli, Pydhonie.According to the police, the family had invited five relatives for dinner on Saturday (April 25) night. The group ate biryani at around 10.30 p.m. After the guests left, the family consumed watermelon at approximately 1.30 a.m.
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