Tragic Farewell: Twisha Sharma's Last Rites Amid Allegations of Dowry Harassment

Twisha Sharma, a former model and actress, was cremated in Bhopal following her tragic death under suspicious circumstances. Allegations of dowry harassment have emerged against her in-laws, leading to a police investigation. Her family mourns the loss of a vibrant life cut short, raising questions about justice and societal issues surrounding dowry practices. The case has garnered significant attention, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and reform. Read on to learn more about this heartbreaking story and the ongoing legal proceedings.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2026, 19:29 IST

Twisha Sharma's Heartbreaking Farewell

In Bhopal, the cremation of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actress from Noida, took place on Sunday following a second autopsy conducted by a team from AIIMS Delhi. Twisha, who tragically passed away on May 12 at her in-laws' residence, was reportedly a victim of dowry harassment.

The atmosphere at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat was filled with sorrow as family members, including her mother, mourned deeply during the last rites held after 5 PM. The emotional farewell was marked by rituals as the funeral pyre was ignited.

Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed his grief, stating, "Today, we say goodbye to a daughter, sister, and friend whose life was cut short. Her dreams and aspirations have been extinguished too soon, leaving us with a haunting silence and a plea for justice from society."

At the age of 33, Twisha was discovered hanging in her home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal. Her family has accused her in-laws of subjecting her to dowry harassment and contributing to her suicide, while her in-laws allege that she struggled with drug addiction.

Authorities have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against her husband, Samarth Singh, a lawyer, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a former district judge, on charges related to dowry harassment.

Samarth Singh was apprehended in Jabalpur after evading capture for ten days and has since been placed in a seven-day police custody by a Bhopal court.