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What killed the Pydhonie family? Mumbai still waits for answers
Updated On: 07 May, 2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh
The deaths of four family members that sparked fears of food poisoning have baffled investigators after post-mortem findings showed no microbial activity, no toxic clues, and no clear cause

Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and daughters Ayesha and Zainab
The mysterious deaths of four members of a family in Pydhonie on April 26 have taken a puzzling turn, with investigators yet to determine the exact cause despite initial suspicions surrounding a meal of biryani and watermelon.
Police and food safety authorities said preliminary medical findings have failed to establish evidence of routine food poisoning, bacterial infection or immediate toxic contamination, shifting the investigation towards deeper forensic analysis.
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