Twisha Sharma death case: Husband mentions abortion, ₹7 lakh transfer before CBI entry
Fresh developments emerged in the controversial death case of former model and beauty pageant winner Twisha Sharma after the Madhya Pradesh police Special Investigation Team completed a long round of questioning with her husband before the Central Bureau of Investigation officially stepped in.
The case has triggered sharp debate across legal and social circles in Bhopal. Questions over dowry harassment, domestic abuse, and the circumstances surrounding the 33-year-old’s death continue to grow as investigators examine digital evidence, family statements, and forensic findings.
Twisha, who earlier lived in Noida, died on May 12 inside her marital home in Bhopal. Her husband, Samarth Singh, informed doctors at AIIMS Bhopal that she died after hanging herself. However, her family strongly rejected the suicide claim and accused her in-laws of prolonged harassment linked to dowry demands.
Before handing the matter to the CBI, the state SIT recreated the events of the night inside the house for more than two hours. Investigators also questioned Samarth Singh for nearly three hours. During the interaction, he reportedly told officers that Twisha had struggled emotionally after an abortion. Investigators also asked him about earlier statements in which he claimed their relationship changed after she learned about her pregnancy.
Sources linked to the probe said the questioning turned tense when officers asked about the period during which Samarth allegedly remained unavailable to investigators. Officials reportedly suspected that he tried to confuse investigators during several parts of the interrogation. He also repeated his claim that he had transferred nearly ₹7 lakh to Twisha.
The SIT later seized several personal items linked to him, including a laptop, mobile phone, Aadhaar card, passport, and important documents. Officers now plan to match digital records with statements collected from both families.
Meanwhile, the CBI formally registered a fresh FIR after the Supreme Court transferred the case to the central agency. The court acted on growing public attention and demands for an independent investigation. The agency booked Samarth Singh and his mother, Giribala Singh, under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Earlier, the Bhopal police had already filed a case after reviewing medical reports and family allegations. According to the police file, doctors at AIIMS Bhopal declared Twisha dead shortly after she reached the hospital late at night on May 12.
The post-mortem report mentioned hanging as the cause of death. However, doctors also noted multiple injuries on her body. Investigators now wait for the findings of a second autopsy conducted by a specialised medical team from AIIMS Delhi. That report may play a major role in deciding the direction of the probe.
Twisha’s family claimed that her in-laws continuously pressured and humiliated her after her marriage in December 2025. Relatives accused the family of mental harassment and domestic violence linked to dissatisfaction over dowry.
The FIR also highlighted a final phone conversation between Twisha and her mother shortly before her death. Family members claimed they heard shouting in the background before the call disconnected suddenly. Later, according to the complaint, Giribala Singh answered another call and informed relatives that Twisha had died.
The case has now become one of the most discussed investigations in Madhya Pradesh this year. Outside the courtrooms and police offices, many residents in Bhopal continue to debate women’s safety, dowry pressure, and the influence of powerful families in criminal investigations.
During the latest hearing, the Supreme Court bench led by Surya Kant urged both families to avoid media statements and cooperate directly with investigators. The bench stressed the need for a fair, independent, and unbiased probe as the CBI begins its investigation into the high-profile death case.
