According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) findings, samples of the watermelon consumed by the family did not contain any harmful additives or contamination
Investigators are now probing the possibility of poisoning after forensic findings revealed traces of morphine, a potent painkiller, in the bodies of the deceased.
The mysterious deaths of four members of a family in Mumbai have taken a dramatic turn, with investigators now moving away from the initial suspicion of food poisoning caused by watermelon and focusing instead on a possible toxic substance.
Early reports had linked the deaths to consumption of watermelon, triggering panic in parts of the city and a sharp drop in fruit sales. However, officials now say there is no evidence so far to support that theory. According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) findings cited by The Times of India, samples of the watermelon consumed by the family did not contain any harmful additives or contamination. This has largely ruled out the fruit as the direct cause.
Sources quoted by NDTV also indicated that the deaths were unlikely to have been caused by watermelon alone, prompting a deeper investigation.
Morphine Traces Raise Suspicion
Investigators are now probing the possibility of poisoning after forensic findings revealed traces of morphine, a potent painkiller, in the bodies of the deceased.
According to The Times of India, the presence of morphine points to a possible toxic ingestion, though officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death. DNA India reported that doctors noted that the internal organs of the victims had turned green, an unusual finding that could indicate chemical or toxic exposure.
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