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The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, even as her family alleged that the investigation was delayed because of the “power and influence” of the accused.
Twisha, a Noida resident, had married Bhopal-based Samarth Singh in December 2025. She died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, following which her family alleged mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws.
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10 latest developments in Twisha Sharma death case
1. MP government recommends CBI probe
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The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended transferring the investigation into Twisha Sharma’s death to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The state Home Department said communication has been sent to the Centre for handing over the case.
2. Family welcomes move, but questions delay
Twisha’s uncle, Lokesh Sharma, welcomed the decision, saying the government had taken a step towards justice. However, he added that the move should have come earlier.
3. Brother calls it ‘first step towards fair investigation’
Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma, said the recommendation for a CBI probe was an important development, but added that the family’s fight for justice was still continuing.
4. Family alleges accused used influence
Twisha’s cousin Ashish Sharma alleged that the delay in the investigation was due to the “power and influence” of the accused. He said the law should stand for justice and not for the rich or influential.
5. Police seek cancellation of Giribala Singh’s bail
Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said police had moved the High Court seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh.
6. Three notices issued, police say she did not cooperate
The police commissioner said three notices had been issued to Giribala Singh, but she allegedly did not cooperate. Police said they were working to arrest the main accused.
7. Giribala Singh denies ignoring notices
Giribala Singh, a retired judge, denied claims that she ignored police notices. She said she had received the first notice only through WhatsApp and questioned why she was being treated “like a terrorist under UAPA”.
8. CCTV installer cites software issue, not tampering
CCTV installer Vinod Vani told IANS that the CCTV system at Giribala Singh’s residence was running “2 days, 2 hours, and 20 minutes behind” due to a software issue and not tampering.
9. Family raises questions over alleged phone calls
Twisha’s family questioned alleged calls made by Giribala Singh after the incident to several persons, including those linked to CCTV maintenance. The family said the timing and purpose of such calls must be independently examined.
10. Call records, CCTV logs under scrutiny demand
The family has urged the SIT to examine call detail records, digital communications, CCTV logs, maintenance records and other electronic evidence from the period immediately after Twisha’s death.
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