A mother in Bhopal is demanding a second post-mortem examination after the death of her 33-year-old [1] daughter, Twisha Sharma.
The case has sparked public protests outside the Chief Minister's residence in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting concerns over the transparency of the initial investigation. The urgency for a new autopsy stems from the family's belief that the cause of death remains disputed.
Navnidhi Sharma, the victim's mother, said to NDTV about the circumstances surrounding the death of her daughter. She detailed the origins of the marriage, noting that the couple had met through a dating app. "They met on a dating app. We came to know about this relationship about a year before marriage. And later we all agree," Sharma said.
Legal complications have intensified as the victim's husband, Samarth Singh, is currently on the run. Authorities have not captured Singh since a court denied his request for bail. The denial of bail suggests that the judiciary finds sufficient grounds for his detention pending further investigation into the death.
Protests have continued for several days in Bhopal. The family maintains that a second post-mortem is the only way to ensure an accurate accounting of the events that led to the death of the 33-year-old [1] woman. The demonstrations seek to pressure state officials to expedite the forensic process, and locate the husband.
Local authorities have not yet confirmed if a second autopsy will be granted. The investigation remains ongoing as police search for Singh to determine his role in the incident.
“"They met on a dating app. We came to know about this relationship about a year before marriage."”
The demand for a second post-mortem indicates a lack of trust in the initial forensic findings, a common point of contention in high-profile death investigations in India. The fact that the husband is evading arrest after a bail denial suggests the police have presented evidence of criminal liability, shifting the case from a suspicious death to a targeted criminal pursuit.
