BHOPAL — The final rites of 33-year-old actor, former Miss Pune, and marketing professional Twisha Sharma were performed on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at the Bhadbheda Ghat crematorium in Bhopal under tight security. The emotional ceremony took place 12 days after her tragic passing on May 12, following a crucial directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court that allowed a secondary post-mortem examination.
The case, which has garnered significant public interest across the country, saw an emotional breakthrough when the family finally accepted her mortal remains after demanding a deeper forensic investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
The High Court Directive and Second Autopsy
Twisha Sharma’s body had been kept at the AIIMS Bhopal mortuary since mid-May as her family vehemently refused to proceed with the cremation. Her parents and legal counsel pointed out multiple discrepancies in the initial investigative processes and the first autopsy report, which cited “antemortem hanging” but also recorded unexplained blunt-force injuries, including bruises on her arms, hands, and scalp.
Addressing the family’s plea for a transparent investigation, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a fresh autopsy. Following the court’s direction:
- A specialized four-member medical board from AIIMS Delhi arrived in Bhopal equipped with advanced forensic and radiological instruments.
- The team conducted the comprehensive second post-mortem on Sunday afternoon to carefully log and evaluate all pre-death injuries.
- Alongside the medical procedure, forensic experts and local police visited the Katara Hills residence of her in-laws to carry out an intensive spot verification and reconstruct the scene.
Once the specialized medical procedures were concluded, the authorities handed over her body to her grieving family members outside the AIIMS Bhopal mortuary, enabling them to conduct her final rites.
Background of the Investigation and Current Status
Twisha Sharma, originally a resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, married Samarth Singh, an advocate, in December 2025. On May 12, 2026, she was discovered dead at her marital residence in Bhopal.
Following her death, her family filed a formal complaint alleging mental harassment and dowry-related abuse. Consequently, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, naming her husband and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh (a retired judge).
Key Investigating Milestone Updates:
- Arrest of the Husband: Her husband, Samarth Singh, who had evaded authorities for ten days, was apprehended by police in Jabalpur. A city court in Bhopal has since remanded him to seven-day police custody for interrogation.
- CBI Probe Sanctioned: Acknowledging the sensitivity of the high-profile matter, the Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government officially issued a notification transferring the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- Judicial Cognizance: The Supreme Court of India has also taken note of the sensitive nature of the case, highlighting the intensity of the legal scrutiny surrounding the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Last Rites Completed: Twisha Sharma’s cremation was conducted at Bhadbheda Ghat under police presence after a 12-day standoff.
- AIIMS Delhi Board Involvement: A high-level forensic team from New Delhi performed the secondary autopsy to resolve discrepancies regarding the nature of the physical injuries recorded on the body.
- Central Agency Intervention: The investigation is transitioning to the CBI following state government approval to ensure complete impartiality.
- Legal Actions: The main accused remains under active police remand while the professional legal license of the husband has been suspended pending investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who was Twisha Sharma? Twisha Sharma was a 33-year-old former model, actor, and marketing professional originally from Noida. She had previously won the title of Miss Pune and moved to Bhopal after her marriage in December 2025.
Q2: Why did the family delay the last rites for 12 days? The family sought an independent and thorough forensic review, raising concerns over missing evidence (such as the material allegedly used in the hanging) and discrepancies in the initial post-mortem report’s physical observations. They refused cremation until a secondary autopsy could preserve vital forensic data.
Q3: Which agency is currently handling the investigation? While the local police and a specially formed Special Investigation Team (SIT) initiated the probe and secured the primary suspect’s custody, the Madhya Pradesh state government has officially sanctioned the transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
