The family of Twisha Sharma has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe under Supreme Court supervision following her death in Bhopal [2].
The request comes amid allegations that the 33-year-old woman [1] was murdered after facing mental torture and dowry harassment from her husband and mother-in-law [2]. Because the mother-in-law is a former judge, the family has expressed concerns regarding the impartiality of the local investigation.
Sharma was found dead May 12, 2024 [1] at her husband's residence in Bhopal [2]. Her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, are the primary subjects of the family's allegations [1].
In response to the outcry, the Bhopal police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the claims of dowry-related harassment and murder [2]. The SIT is currently tasked with probing the circumstances surrounding the death and the validity of the torture claims [2].
Despite the formation of the SIT, Sharma's family continues to seek higher-level intervention. They have requested that a fresh post-mortem examination be conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi to ensure an unbiased medical review [2].
The family said they want the case monitored by the Supreme Court to prevent any influence from the legal background of the accused [2]. They maintain that the death was not accidental or natural, but the result of systemic abuse [2].
“The family of Twisha Sharma has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe under Supreme Court supervision.”
The demand for Supreme Court monitoring and a CBI probe highlights a deep distrust in local law enforcement when high-ranking former officials are implicated. By seeking a post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi, the family is attempting to remove the medical evidence from the jurisdiction of the state where the death occurred, which is a common strategy in high-profile Indian dowry death cases to avoid local political or judicial interference.
