Investigation – Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Twisha Sharma Death Case
Investigation – The investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma intensified on Monday as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the alleged crime scene for more than two hours after questioning her husband, Samarth Singh, who has been named the primary accused in the case.
Police officials said Samarth Singh was interrogated for nearly three hours, during which investigators questioned him about the circumstances leading to Twisha’s death and his movements after the incident. According to officials involved in the inquiry, Singh claimed that Twisha had been emotionally disturbed following an abortion. Investigators are examining the statement as part of the broader probe into the allegations raised by the victim’s family.
SIT Collects Digital Evidence
Authorities said the accused allegedly attempted to provide inconsistent information while being questioned about the period when he was reportedly absconding. During the interrogation, he also repeated his earlier statement claiming that he had given Rs 7 lakh to Twisha.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the SIT has confiscated several personal and electronic items belonging to Singh. These include his laptop, mobile phone, passport, Aadhaar card, and other important documents that investigators believe may help establish a clearer timeline of events.
Police officials have not yet disclosed whether any additional individuals are likely to be questioned in connection with the matter.
Supreme Court Transfers Case to CBI
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the case and conduct a speedy investigation. The order came after multiple related legal matters were being heard simultaneously in different courts, including the trial court, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, and the apex court.
Following extensive submissions from lawyers representing the victim’s family, the accused, and the state government, the Supreme Court decided that a centralised investigation by the CBI would be appropriate to ensure consistency in the proceedings.
The court also advised both the victim’s family and the accused’s family to avoid speaking publicly to the media while the investigation remains underway. The direction was issued to prevent any possible impact on the ongoing inquiry.
Legal Challenges Continue in Court
Advocate Ankur Pandey, representing the Sharma family, said the legal battle related to the case is continuing on several fronts. According to him, the Madhya Pradesh government has challenged the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh.
At the same time, Twisha Sharma’s father has independently filed another petition contesting the same anticipatory bail order on separate legal grounds. Notices regarding these petitions have already been served to Giribala Singh, the lawyer said.
The matter is scheduled to be heard again on May 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM, when both sides are expected to present further arguments before the court.
High Court Accelerates Proceedings
Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has also accelerated the hearing process in connection with the case. On Monday, the court listed the matter for urgent hearing on May 27 in view of the seriousness of the allegations surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death.
Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida in Uttar Pradesh, had married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025. Her death on May 12 triggered widespread attention after her family accused her husband and in-laws of subjecting her to mental harassment and demanding dowry.
The allegations have led to growing public interest in the investigation, with both state authorities and central agencies now involved in examining the circumstances surrounding the case. Officials have stated that the inquiry will continue based on forensic evidence, witness statements, and digital records collected during the investigation.