- By Surarika Das
- Tue, 19 May 2026 10:39 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
A major lapse on the part of the police has surfaced in the Twisha Sharma death case. As per AIIMS Bhopal, the belt by which the Bhopal woman hung herself was not submitted by the investigating officer for the autopsy. Furthermore, Twisha's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, claimed that she allegedly smoked marijuana during her pregnancy.
Lapses In Investigation
According to the protocol, the police officials were supposed to submit the material used for hanging to the doctors during autopsy to compare the neck marks with the alleged ligature. The matter also raises serious questions about the investigation and whether someone attempted to tamper with the evidence.
Misrod Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rajnish Kashyap, who is heading a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case, told IANS that the belt was secured from the spot and admitted the lapse on the investigation officer's part. He added that the item was later handed over to the Forensic Science Laboratory team and then deposited at AIIMS Bhopal.
Another crucial point that has emerged in the investigation is the movement of Twisha’s dead body by her husband and others, without any presence of police officials.
Mother-in-Law Reveals Shocking Details
Giribala Singh said that Twisha's parents did not come to see their daughter in the last five months. According to the retired judge, Twisha's parents profited from her daughter's earnings. They controlled Twisha's career and later cut ties.
Singh also mentioned that Twisha's father has a strange attitude. "We deliberately did not call her father, as he has a very strange personality. For nearly twenty years, he has been working in the pharmaceutical industry—specifically in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan; he could potentially be the source of many things. I think they were earning more than all of her. But the matter is sub judice."
What Did Giribala Say About Twisha's Mental Health?
According to Giribala, Twisha confessed to her that she consumed large quantities of marijuana during her pregnancy. The mother-in-law mentioned the deceased woman was undergoing a "mental training programme" and that they supported her throughout. " Her loss created a big vacuum for us," Giribala said.
Singh asserted that Twisha was taking psychiatric counseling. The doctors prescribed her medicines that were usually given to schizophrenic patients. Singh mentioned strange symptoms affecting her daughter. Her hands would tremble, which is typical of withdrawal symptoms... She destroyed everything..."
Singh also said that Twish started a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) process. On May 7, she must have taken the pill; she completed the entire MTP procedure, and we had to support her," Singh added.
What Did Twisha's Father Say About Case?
Sharma said that Samarth, his son-in-law, was a wolf in sheep's clothing. He harassed and assaulted Twisha. Samarth also suspected her of infidelity.
The family also asked for a dowry indirectly. Twisha Sharma's family has also alleged the use of undue influence by Samarth Singh's mother, Giribala Singh, a retired judge and a co-accused in the case.
Twisha told her mother that she feels her Samarth doesn't need her anymore and has been "tolerating" her for a year.
The Bhopal bride described her husband and mother-in-law as ruthless and said that she felt suffocated in their house.