The mysterious deaths of four members of the Dokadia family in Pydhonie have taken a major turn after Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide, a highly toxic rat poison, in the victims’ bodies, ruling out earlier fears linked to chemically contaminated watermelon.

Investigators said traces of zinc phosphide were found in the viscera samples of Abdulla Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and their daughters Ayesha and Zainab. The watermelon sample consumed by the family also tested positive, while all other food items tested negative.