Samarth Singh was taken into custody on May 22, 2024 [4], after remaining on the run for 10 days [1] following the death of his wife.
The arrest follows allegations from the victim's family that her death was a planned murder staged as a suicide. The case has drawn significant public scrutiny and prompted a police investigation into the events at the marital home.
Twisha Sharma, who was 33 [2], died on May 18, 2024 [3]. She was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Following her death, Singh disappeared, leading to a search that ended with his appearance before a court.
Reports regarding the specific court location vary. One source said Singh appeared before a court in Jabalpur [5], while other reports indicate the proceedings took place in a Bhopal court.
Evidence has surfaced regarding the victim's state of mind prior to her death. A message attributed to Sharma stated, "I am trapped..."
Legal proceedings are continuing to establish the cause of death. Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh said, "The post‑mortem will be conducted in Bhopal" [6].
Investigators are examining the timeline between the discovery of the body and Singh's disappearance to determine if the scene was tampered with. The family of Sharma continues to push for a thorough investigation to disprove the suicide narrative.
“"I am trapped..."”
The arrest of Samarth Singh marks a critical shift from a missing person search to a formal criminal inquiry. By securing the husband's custody and ordering a post-mortem in Bhopal, the judiciary is addressing the contradiction between the reported suicide and the family's claims of homicide. The outcome will depend on whether forensic evidence aligns with the victim's last messages or the accused's testimony.
