India, May 7 -- A shocking twist has emerged in the deaths of a family of four in Mumbai. Forensic examination has confirmed that the victims died of poisoning, not watermelon-induced food poisoning as initially suspected, media reports said.

Authorities found traces of a toxic rodenticide in the bodies of Abdullah Dokadia, 45, his wife Nasreen Dokadia, 35, and their daughters Zainab Dokadia, 13, and Ayesha Dokadia, 16.

Rat poison chemical detected

Doctors reportedly detected zinc phosphite, a poisonous chemical commonly used in rat poison, in all four bodies.

Investigators are now trying to determine whether the fruit was contaminated accidentally or if the poison was deliberately introduced.

Dinner night turned fatal

The family ha...