New Evidence Emerges in Twisha Sharma Death Investigation

Significant Development in Twisha Sharma's Case

The investigation into the death of actress Twisha Sharma has taken a crucial turn. A gymnastics belt, which was reportedly not presented to doctors during her initial autopsy, has now emerged as a key piece of evidence. The medical board at AIIMS Delhi has submitted a confidential 11-page forensic report to the CBI in a sealed envelope. Dr. Sudhir Gupta, head of the forensic medicine department at AIIMS, confirmed the report's submission but stated that details remain confidential due to court orders.

Skin Tissue Found on the Belt

According to sources, laboratory and histopathological examinations revealed the presence of skin tissue on the gymnastics belt, which features a metal ring. These findings suggest that injuries on Twisha's neck may correspond with marks left by the belt. However, the forensic report alone does not determine whether Twisha committed suicide, was coerced, or murdered. It does raise the critical question of whether this gymnastics belt was indeed used for hanging. The CBI may now reconstruct the final moments of Twisha's life on May 12 in Bhopal using this report.

Concerns Over Initial Investigation and Police Oversight

From the outset, the gymnastics belt has been at the center of controversy in this case. Twisha's family has repeatedly questioned why the belt was not shown to doctors during the first autopsy. The absence of the belt prevented doctors from correlating the marks and injuries on Twisha's neck with the belt's size and metal ring. The Bhopal police acknowledged that while the forensic team had seized the belt, it was not delivered to the hospital in a timely manner. The then-police commissioner stated that this delay could be investigated separately, but it would not affect the main inquiry. In contrast, Twisha's family and their lawyers strongly opposed this, arguing that the absence of the belt during the initial investigation was a significant oversight that hindered the scientific pursuit of truth. The recent AIIMS report has now established a direct link between the belt and the injuries.

Overview of the Case

Twisha Sharma was married to advocate Samarth Singh. Tragically, within six months of their marriage, her body was discovered hanging in her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12. Initially, the police treated the case as a suicide, but Twisha's family alleged that she was subjected to harassment for dowry, raising serious doubts about the circumstances of her death. An FIR was filed against her husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh. Following a Supreme Court order, the case was handed over to the CBI. Samarth initially fled but later surrendered to the court. Currently, both he and his mother, Giribala Singh, are in judicial custody.