Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old former Miss Pune, was found dead on May 12, 2026, at her marital home in Bhopal [1], [2].
The case has drawn significant attention due to the victim's public profile and the nature of the allegations, which involve a retired judge. The death highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence and the persistence of dowry-related crimes in India.
Sharma was a corporate marketing professional and a former beauty pageant winner [1], [2]. She was discovered at her residence in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh [1], [2]. The discovery occurred only five months after her wedding [1].
Following the death, Sharma's family raised questions about the circumstances of her death. They said her husband and mother-in-law, a retired judge, subjected her to mental and dowry harassment [2]. The family said that domestic abuse served as a motive for the events leading to her death [2].
New evidence has surfaced in the form of digital communications. A text message sent by Sharma read, "I am trapped, bro" [1]. The family said this message is evidence of her distress and the precarious situation she faced within her marital home [1].
Authorities are currently investigating the death to determine if it was a suicide or a homicide. The investigation is focusing on the allegations of harassment and the timeline of events leading up to May 12 [1], [2].
“"I am trapped, bro"”
This case intersects high-society visibility with the systemic issue of dowry harassment in India. The involvement of a retired member of the judiciary as an accused party may create additional scrutiny regarding the impartiality and transparency of the local investigation in Madhya Pradesh.
