Four of a family in Mumbai die after eating biryani and watermelon; investigation underway
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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.
Published – April 28, 2026 04:30 am IST
