Cops find diary in Gujarat dosa-related deaths case, it mentions vow to have son

Days after two young girls died, and their parents were left critical in Ahmedabad following the consumption of homemade dosa, initial forensic findings have shifted the focus of the investigation from suspected food contamination to a possible case of attempted mass suicide. Police base their suspicion on the recovery of a diary from the residence of the family, mentioning a vow to have a son. However, police say that there will be more clarity in the matter after thorough investigation.

Police said blood samples of the surviving parents have revealed excessive levels of aluminium phosphate and zinc, even as the final Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report is awaited to establish the exact cause of death.

The incident, reported from Chandkheda, had earlier raised concerns over adulterated food after the family fell ill soon after eating dosa prepared using batter purchased from a local dairy.

However, officials now say that no other customer who bought the same batter reported any illness, weakening the contamination theory and prompting investigators to explore alternate possibilities.

According to police, blood reports of Vimal Prajapati and his wife Bhavna—who remain hospitalised—indicate unusually high concentrations of aluminium phosphate and zinc.

Medical experts are being consulted to determine how these substances entered their system and whether they could have contributed to the deaths of their two daughters, aged four years and three months.

Samples collected from the household, including leftover food and other materials, have been sent for detailed analysis.

A significant development in the case is the recovery of a personal diary from the family’s residence.

Investigators said the entries point to a strong desire for a son and mention a vow to visit a temple after the birth of a son.

The notes were written before the birth of the couple’s second daughter earlier this year.

While police have not drawn direct conclusions, they are examining whether any psychological or familial factors may be linked to the incident.

During searches, officers also recovered packets of Celphos, a pesticide containing aluminium phosphide, from the house.

These have been seized and sent for forensic examination to check for possible consumption or exposure.

The presence of such substances, coupled with the blood report findings, has led police to actively probe the “mass-suicide attempt” angle.

Meanwhile, statements were earlier recorded from the owner and employees of the dairy shop from where the batter was purchased, along with other customers.

CCTV footage has also been reviewed. So far, there is no evidence suggesting that the batter was contaminated or unsafe for consumption.

The deaths of the two children—initially believed to be linked to food poisoning—are now under deeper scrutiny. The younger child’s body, which had been cremated earlier under the assumption of natural death, was exhumed for post-mortem examination after the second death brought the case to police attention.

Officials have maintained that the investigation remains open-ended. The final conclusions will depend on the FSL and post-mortem reports, which are expected to clarify whether the deaths were caused by poisoning, a deliberate act, or any other factor.

Until then, authorities continue to examine all angles in what has become a deeply disturbing case.