The family of Twisha Sharma protested outside the Madhya Pradesh chief minister’s residence in Bhopal to demand a fresh post-mortem and a new investigation [1, 2].
The protest highlights growing distrust in local law enforcement following allegations of a botched autopsy and missing evidence in a case involving potential dowry harassment [1, 2].
Family members gathered outside the residence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to call for the immediate arrest of Sharma's husband [1, 2]. They said they are seeking a probe monitored by the Supreme Court to ensure transparency in the proceedings [1, 2].
The family said that the initial investigation was mishandled and that critical evidence has disappeared [1, 2]. These concerns have led the relatives to challenge the validity of the first post-mortem examination [1, 2].
In response to the death of the Noida woman in Bhopal, the Madhya Pradesh Police constituted a Special Investigation Team [2]. This team consists of six members [2].
The case is being investigated as a possible dowry-harassment death [2]. The family continues to push for higher judicial oversight to prevent further procedural failures [1, 2].
“Family members gathered outside the residence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.”
This case underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding dowry-related deaths in India and the frequent legal battles families face when challenging state-led forensic findings. The demand for Supreme Court monitoring reflects a systemic lack of confidence in state police capabilities to handle high-profile domestic violence investigations without external oversight.
