The Madhya Pradesh government approved a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Twisha Sharma on May 22, 2025 [1].
The decision follows allegations from Sharma's family that her death was a planned murder staged to look like a suicide. The move to a federal agency suggests a lack of confidence in the initial local investigation and signals a push for higher transparency in a case involving high-profile family members.
Major Harshit Sharma, the brother of the deceased, described the development as a victory. He said the CBI probe is a small victory for the victim's family [2]. He said the move is the first step toward a fair investigation which the family has been seeking [1].
As part of the new investigative push, authorities have authorized a second post-mortem examination [2]. This procedure aims to resolve discrepancies or uncover evidence that may have been missed during the first autopsy. The family has consistently argued that the circumstances surrounding the death were suspicious and required independent scrutiny.
Legal proceedings are also advancing in the courts. The High Court has issued a notice to Sharma's mother-in-law as part of the ongoing legal process [1]. The case continues to center on the role of Samarth Singh, the accused husband, and other family members in the events leading to Sharma's death.
Major Harshit Sharma expressed relief at the change in jurisdiction. He said, "It is a win for all of us" [1].
“The CBI probe is a small victory for the victim's family.”
The transition of this case to the CBI indicates a significant escalation in the legal battle. By securing a second post-mortem and federal oversight, the family is attempting to override local police findings to prove a criminal conspiracy. The High Court's involvement of the mother-in-law suggests the investigation is expanding beyond the husband to include the wider domestic environment.
