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JJ report rules out bacterial infection: Cops
State-run JJ Hospital reported that microbiology tests ruled out bacterial infection as the cause of death for four members of a Pydhonie family. Police said they have received the microbiology report and are awaiting the FSL viscera report for more clues, while examining all angles including a possible suicide pact. The investigation also disclosed details about the victims' health and finances, the elder daughter's diary, and that mobile phones are being analysed, and fruit vendors in Null Bazaar halted watermelons until the final report.
Why It Matters
The case involves multiple sudden deaths and ongoing police investigation, including the possibility of a suicide pact, with health and forensic findings shaping the inquiry.
Timeline
6 Events
Null Bazaar vendors halt watermelons sale pending final report
May 7, 2026
Fruit vendors in Null Bazaar, where the family lived, stopped selling watermelons following the incident. A local vendor representative said, 'Neither are people buying the fruit, nor will we sell it till the final report comes in,' delaying sales until the final report is released.
Ayesha’s diary and mobile phones sent for analysis
May 7, 2026
Abdulla’s elder daughter Ayesha kept a diary, which showed no signs of distress. Police said nothing suspicious was found on the mobile phones and they have been sent to the Forensic Laboratory to be checked further.
Details on Abdulla and Nasreen’s health and finances
May 7, 2026
Police described Abdulla, who owned a mobile accessories shop in Andheri, as financially stable with rental income; he was undergoing treatment for a kidney ailment. Nasreen had a thyroid condition, but neither illness was described as life-threatening.
Police examine angles including possible suicide pact
May 7, 2026
An officer said investigators are examining all angles, including a possible suicide pact, and noted that Abdulla had been a witness in a dowry harassment case registered at DN Nagar police station in Andheri, though he was not a key witness.
Investigators await FSL viscera report
May 7, 2026
Investigators said they are awaiting the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report on viscera samples to gain further clues into the deaths.
Microbiology report rules out bacterial infection
May 7, 2026
A microbiology report from state-run JJ Hospital ruled out bacterial infection as the cause of death for four members of a Pydhonie family who fell ill and died within hours of dining with relatives. JJ Marg police said no bacterial infection was detected in the victims’ bodies or their blood, and that the report had been received by police.