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Jualan tembikai menjunam selepas kematian misteri empat beranak
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Jualan tembikai menjunam selepas kematian misteri empat beranak

From Utusan Malaysia · (7m ago) Malay Critical tone

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TLDR

  • Watermelon sales in India have plummeted following the mysterious deaths of a family of four.
  • The family reportedly died shortly after consuming the fruit.
  • The incident has created fear and suspicion surrounding watermelon consumption.

A cloud of fear and suspicion has descended upon India's watermelon market following a deeply unsettling incident in Mumbai. Sales of the popular fruit have reportedly nosedived after a family of four died under mysterious circumstances shortly after consuming watermelons.

The tragic event, which occurred in the Pydhonie area of South Mumbai, involved Abdullah Dokadia, 45, his wife Nasreen, 35, and their two daughters, Ayesha, 16, and Zainab, 13. The family reportedly treated guests to the fruit in the early morning hours, only for tragedy to strike soon after.

While the exact cause of death remains under investigation, the timing of the consumption and the subsequent deaths has cast a dark shadow over watermelons. This has led to a drastic drop in sales, impacting vendors and the agricultural sector. The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly public perception and market dynamics can shift based on alarming, albeit unconfirmed, reports.

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