New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has formally begun its inquiry into the death of Twisha Sharma, intensifying scrutiny over allegations of dowry harassment and suspicious circumstances surrounding her final hours.
Investigators on Tuesday questioned Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, in Bhopal while reviewing evidence collected earlier by the city police.
According to officials familiar with the probe, the agency is closely examining phone conversations, witness statements and medical records linked to the case.
Police records indicate that Twisha had remained in regular contact with her family on the day she died. Statements earlier submitted to the Bhopal Police by her relatives alleged that she had faced persistent pressure and harassment linked to dowry demands after her marriage.
Family members claimed that during a phone conversation with her mother on the night of May 12, Twisha appeared distressed. Around 9.41 pm, her husband was allegedly heard shouting in the background, questioning whom she was speaking with and demanding access to certain documents.
Shortly afterward, her phone reportedly became unreachable for nearly 20 minutes, causing panic among family members who repeatedly attempted to contact her.
According to the complaint filed by the family, Twisha’s mother later called Giribala Singh seeking information. The complaint alleges that the mother-in-law answered briefly and stated, “She is no more,” before ending the call.
Case documents from FIR No. 133/2026 registered at Katara Hills police station state that Samarth Singh later took Twisha to AIIMS Bhopal, where doctors were informed that she had allegedly died by suicide. Medical staff declared her dead after examination.
The FIR further mentions that an AIIMS doctor informed police shortly after midnight regarding the statement made by the husband about the alleged suicide.
Investigators are also analysing the preliminary post-mortem findings referenced in the CBI case file. The report stated that death occurred due to “antemortem hanging by ligature” while also noting several simple injuries on other parts of the body that may have been caused by blunt force.
Under Indian law, any unnatural or suspicious death of a married woman within seven years of marriage requires a mandatory magistrate-led inquiry. If evidence suggests dowry-related harassment, the husband and in-laws can face prosecution under dowry death provisions, which carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
The CBI’s FIR additionally refers to allegations made by Twisha Sharma’s family that a demand of Rs 2 lakh had been raised during the wedding’s ‘vidai’ ceremony in December. The agency is expected to investigate whether the alleged financial demands and family disputes had any connection to the circumstances leading to her death.
Officials said statements from family members, medical personnel and other witnesses are likely to be recorded in the coming days as the investigation progresses.
