The mysterious deaths of four members of a Bhindi Bazaar family remain unresolved, with the latest findings from Mumbai’s JJ Hospital ruling out any infection or suspicious microbial presence.
According to police officials, the hospital’s microbiology report — submitted to the Mumbai Police — found no evidence of microorganisms, infection, or any suspicious substance in the victims’ gastric contents, blood samples, or leftover food samples examined during the investigation.
The report has effectively eliminated infection as a possible cause of death, further intensifying the mystery surrounding the tragic incident. Investigators are now awaiting the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, which is expected to provide crucial clues and determine the future course of the probe.
The deceased were identified as Nasreen Dokadia (35), Abdullah Dokadia (44), Ayesha Dokadia (16), and Zainab Dokadia (12). All four were admitted to different hospitals on April 26 after their health suddenly deteriorated.
Family members told police that the victims had complained of vomiting after consuming watermelon the previous night. Their condition reportedly worsened over time, eventually leading to their deaths.
Police officials said that, so far, the investigation has not uncovered any signs of foul play or criminal conspiracy. However, the exact cause of death remains unknown.
Authorities are now relying heavily on the pending FSL and toxicology reports to determine whether the deaths were caused by poisoning or any other unidentified factor.
“The FSL report will be critical in establishing the exact cause behind the deaths,” a police officer said.
For now, despite the microbiology report ruling out infection and finding nothing suspicious, the Bhindi Bazaar family deaths continue to remain an unsettling mystery.
