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Mumbai watermelon death case solved: Here's what killed the family of four

Mumbai police have confirmed that a family of four died from zinc phosphide poisoning, a potent rat poison, not from eating watermelon as initially suspected. Forensic reports revealed traces of the toxic chemical in the victims' viscera. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the poisoning was accidental or intentional.

7 May 2026 6:50 pm