Samarth Singh Surrenders in Court Following Twisha Sharma's Death

Samarth Singh's Surrender After Days on the Run

After being on the run for ten days following the death of Twisha Sharma, her husband, Samarth Singh, voluntarily surrendered to a district court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday. This development occurred after his lawyer informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that Samarth was ready to surrender, provided the local court would promptly hear his bail application. Samarth's attorney, Mrigendra Singh, also indicated that he would withdraw his anticipatory bail plea if allowed to surrender. Despite opposition from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the court advised him not to contest the matter.

Court Orders Second Autopsy for Twisha Sharma

Additionally, Samarth requested that Twisha's body be handed over to her in-laws. Subsequently, the High Court ordered a second autopsy to be conducted by a team of doctors from the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Delhi. The court specified that the doctors would be sent to Bhopal for this purpose. Samarth's lawyer stated that they had no objections to the second autopsy. The Solicitor General remarked that a second autopsy does not imply blame but rather aims to bolster the confidence of all parties involved. He expressed no doubts regarding the validity of the first report or the qualifications of the attending physician, and emphasized that the entire process should be documented on video.

Family Accuses In-Laws of Murder

Twisha's family has accused her in-laws of her murder. However, her mother-in-law, retired District and Sessions Judge Giribala Singh, has denied these allegations, claiming that the 33-year-old Twisha was addicted to substances. Giribala, who also serves as the president of the Bhopal Consumer Court, was granted anticipatory bail last week after being named in the First Information Report (FIR). Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, which the family has welcomed. They have stated their determination to seek justice for Twisha, indicating that their fight is not only significant but also likely to be prolonged, as noted by Twisha's cousin, Ashish Sharma.