Bhopal: The investigation into the death of former actor and model Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial phase, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) now examining whether individuals close to the prime accused, Samarth Singh, helped him evade authorities in the days following the incident.
Sources familiar with the investigation said the agency is mapping Singh’s movements between May 12, the day Twisha was found dead, and May 22, when he surrendered before a court. During questioning, Singh reportedly informed investigators that he remained in Bhopal for nearly two days before travelling to Jabalpur, where he stayed until his surrender.
The disclosure has prompted investigators to identify those who may have facilitated his stay, travel arrangements, or communication while he was out of police reach. Officials are reportedly seeking details about locations where he stayed and people who may have been in contact with him during that period.
The inquiry has expanded beyond the circumstances of Singh’s whereabouts. Investigators are also scrutinising claims made by his mother, former district judge Giribala Singh, regarding Twisha’s medical history and treatment before her death.
According to sources, the CBI plans to record statements from doctors associated with Twisha’s treatment after Giribala Singh publicly alleged that the 33-year-old had a history of substance abuse. She further claimed that concerns relating to her health were among the factors that led medical professionals to approve a Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) procedure.
Officials are expected to verify those assertions by examining hospital records, consulting treating physicians, and reviewing documentation related to Twisha’s medical care. Mental health experts who reportedly interacted with her may also be questioned as part of the investigation.
The agency’s objective, sources said, is to establish an accurate timeline of events and determine whether the allegations made by either side are supported by medical evidence.
Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her matrimonial residence in Bhopal on May 12. The case later drew national attention, leading to the transfer of the investigation to the CBI. The agency subsequently re-registered the case on the basis of an FIR earlier lodged by Madhya Pradesh Police against Samarth Singh and his mother.
Before the CBI took charge, a Special Investigation Team of the state police had arrested Samarth Singh, a practising lawyer, from Jabalpur. He was later brought to Bhopal and remanded to police custody for interrogation.
Twisha’s family has consistently alleged that she was subjected to harassment, including demands related to dowry, following her marriage to Samarth Singh in December 2025. Family members claim she endured prolonged mental and emotional distress at her matrimonial home.
The allegations have been strongly denied by Giribala Singh, who has maintained that questions surrounding Twisha’s health and medical treatment require closer examination.
The case took another turn last week when the CBI arrested Giribala Singh shortly after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail protection previously granted to her. Investigators are expected to compare the statements of both mother and son to identify inconsistencies and reconstruct the events preceding Twisha’s death.
Meanwhile, Twisha’s relatives have accused Giribala Singh of attempting to influence the investigation. They allege that CCTV footage seized by police from the family residence was selectively circulated on social media after her release on bail, raising concerns about possible evidence manipulation.
The CBI has not publicly commented on these allegations but is understood to be examining digital records, surveillance material, witness testimonies and forensic evidence as part of its ongoing probe.
With multiple claims and counterclaims emerging from both sides, investigators are now focusing on corroborating evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death and the events that followed.
