What Led to Twisha Sharma's Tragic Death? CBI Steps In to Investigate
CBI Launches Investigation into Twisha Sharma's Death
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the death of Twisha Sharma, who was reportedly discovered hanging at her in-laws' residence in Bhopal on May 12. Her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, have been named as suspects in the case.
Earlier today, a Special Crime unit from the CBI was dispatched to Bhopal to oversee the investigation and gather essential evidence and documents.
Following their arrival, the CBI re-registered the FIR initially filed by the state police, which identified Samarth and Giribala as the accused, in accordance with standard procedures.
The agency has invoked various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act, which were also cited in the original FIR by the state police.
The FIR was lodged by the Bhopal police two days post-Twisha's death.
According to the FIR, Samarth claimed he took Twisha to AIIMS, Bhopal, after she allegedly hanged herself at home around 10:20 PM.
Medical staff at AIIMS reported to the police at 12:05 AM on May 13 that she was brought in deceased, prompting the registration of a Post Mortem Legal Case (PMLC).
The autopsy report indicated that her death was caused by 'antemortem hanging by ligature' and noted 'multiple antemortem injuries' consistent with blunt force trauma.
After reviewing the post-mortem findings and interviewing Twisha's relatives, the police filed the FIR on May 15.
Family members of Twisha, a former model and actress, alleged that she faced harassment from her in-laws, who were dissatisfied with the dowry provided during her marriage on December 9, 2025.
They accused her in-laws of subjecting her to mental abuse and domestic violence, ultimately leading her to take her own life.
In response, Giribala Singh has publicly questioned Twisha's mental health and medical treatment in various media interviews.
Twisha's family stated that she had a phone conversation with her mother at 9:41 PM, during which her husband was heard yelling, and the call was abruptly disconnected.
After several attempts to reach her, Giribala allegedly informed Twisha's sister-in-law that 'she is no more' before ending the call.
The CBI's investigation, initiated upon referral from the state police, will use the re-registered FIR as the foundation for their inquiry.
The findings of this investigation will be compiled into a final report for submission to a competent court.
During a hearing on Monday, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi emphasized the importance of a fair and impartial investigation.
"We urge both the victim's family and the accused to refrain from making public statements and instead provide their accounts to the investigating agency to avoid any potential bias or negative impact on the ongoing investigation," the bench remarked.