The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps to transfer the investigation into the suspected death case of Twisha Sharma to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The state Home Department has recommended the CBI take over the probe, paving the way for an impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the 33-year-old model’s death. This decision follows Twisha Sharma’s family meeting Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and requesting an independent investigation outside the state machinery.
Meanwhile, Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, has sought anticipatory bail from the Jabalpur High Court, citing flaws in the lower court’s order based on media reports. The deceased, originally from Noida and a former Miss Pune and actress, was found dead on May 12, 2026, at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. Initial reports suggested suicide, but her family alleged dowry-related harassment and murder, pointing to investigation inconsistencies.
The police had filed an FIR against Twisha’s husband and mother-in-law for dowry harassment and abetment. While Giribala Singh is out on bail, Samarth Singh remains at large, with a reward offered for his arrest. Despite the family’s request for a second post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi, a local court rejected the plea. The National Commission for Women has sought an action report from the state government, expressing concerns over procedural lapses.
The Madhya Pradesh government has now permitted the CBI to investigate all aspects of the case, aiming to involve a neutral agency for a comprehensive examination. Leaked audio recordings and videos have complicated the investigation, with conflicting narratives emerging. Twisha’s family alleges mental and physical torture, including dowry pressure, while the in-laws claim personal issues and substance use as factors, leading to a complex situation.
