The mystery surrounding the deaths of four members of a Mumbai family has deepened after preliminary tests found no adulteration in the food items recovered from their home. Officials from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration said samples of watermelon, biryani, water and spices showed no signs of contamination through adulteration, ruling out one of the early suspicions in the case.

The family members reportedly died within hours of each other on April 26, prompting an investigation into whether food poisoning or another toxic cause was responsible. The deceased were identified as Abdulla Dokadia, his wife Nasreen and their daughters. Their sudden deaths had triggered public concern, especially after reports suggested watermelon consumption shortly before the incident.

Police are now waiting for the final report from the Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory, which is expected to provide crucial answers. Investigators say the forensic findings will help determine whether the deaths were caused by bacterial growth leading to food poisoning or by the ingestion of some toxic substance.

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A senior official explained that while the FDA examines food items mainly for adulteration and regulatory violations, identifying bacterial contamination, poison or chemical causes falls under forensic testing. That means the most important evidence in the case will come from laboratory toxicology and microbiological analysis rather than routine food safety checks.

Until the forensic report is released, the exact cause of death remains unclear. The case has drawn widespread attention in Mumbai because of the unusual timing and the loss of multiple family members in a single day. Authorities are expected to decide the next course of action once the forensic findings are submitted.

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