The Central Bureau of Investigation recreated the final moments of former model-actor Twisha Sharma's death at her marital home in Bhopal [1, 2].
The recreation is a critical step in determining whether the physical evidence aligns with the family's account of a suicide. Investigators are testing the feasibility of the hanging to identify any discrepancies that might suggest foul play [1, 2].
On June 1, 2024, investigators visited the residence in Katara Hills, Madhya Pradesh [1, 2]. To simulate the event, the CBI set up a noose and a belt, using an 80-kg dummy to replicate the weight and positioning of the body [1, 3].
Two family members were present during the process: Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh [2]. The exercise aimed to verify if the family's version of events matches the forensic evidence and medical findings [1, 2].
Sharma died on May 12, 2024 [2, 3]. While the family alleges she died by suicide, the investigation has encountered contradictions regarding the immediate aftermath of the discovery [1, 4].
Reports indicate conflicting accounts of who first assisted the victim. In some statements, Samarth Singh said he had taken Sharma down from the noose [4]. Other reports indicate that Giribala Singh had untied the knot around her neck [4].
The CBI is using the dummy to analyze the height of the noose and the point of suspension. This physical reconstruction allows investigators to see if the layout of the room supports the sequence of events described by the husband and mother-in-law [1, 2].
“The CBI recreated the final moments of Twisha Sharma's death by setting up a noose, a belt, and an 80-kg dummy.”
The use of a physical recreation indicates that the CBI found the initial testimonies or forensic reports insufficient to close the case as a suicide. By focusing on the specific mechanics of the hanging and the contradictions between the husband and mother-in-law's statements, investigators are looking for physical impossibilities that would prove the scene was staged.
