BHOPAL — The tragic and untimely death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune and MBA graduate, has sent shockwaves across the nation. Found hanging at her matrimonial home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12, 2026, her death was initially framed as a suicide. However, the investigation has taken a dramatic turn. Her family has leveled stunning allegations against the medical examiners, asserting that crucial forensic evidence was completely missing from the initial post-mortem report.
Driven by these discrepancies, Twisha’s grieving father, Navnidhi Sharma, has formally demanded a second autopsy to uncover what he believes is a systemic cover-up orchestrated by powerful forces.
A Marriage Turned Nightmare
Twisha Sharma’s life seemed full of promise. An accomplished marketing professional, certified yoga trainer, and former 2012 Miss Pune contestant who had briefly worked in regional cinema, she appeared to have a bright future ahead of her. In December 2025, she married Samarth Singh, a prominent Bhopal-based advocate, after the two connected on a dating app.
Yet, according to her family and recovered text messages, the marriage soured almost immediately. Within five months of the wedding, Twisha was dead.
The police promptly registered a case of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide against her husband, Samarth, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh—a highly influential retired district judge.
The Forensic Controversy: What Was Missing
The current flashpoint of the investigation centers around the preliminary post-mortem report. Twisha’s family has vehemently rejected its findings, pointing out massive gaps in the documentation of physical evidence.
According to family sources and legal representatives, the initial autopsy lacked comprehensive analysis regarding critical injuries. Specifically, the family alleges that the report glossed over anti-mortem physical marks that suggest a struggle took place before her death.
Furthermore, the family points to a highly sensitive medical history that they claim was deliberately ignored or obscured in the forensic review: a forced abortion.
Because her mother-in-law is a retired judicial officer, the family fears local authorities and medical staff may have faced immense pressure to dilute the severity of the autopsy findings.
“Mera Jeevan Narak Ho Gaya Hai”: Chilling Chat Logs Surface
As the forensic battle plays out in the courts, devastating WhatsApp messages and Instagram chats sent by Twisha just days before her death have surfaced, painting a grim picture of her life behind closed doors.
Twisha (April 30): "Kyu bheja mujhe yaha. Ye yaha baat hi nahi kar raha hai... Mera jeevan narak ho gaya hai mummy."
(Why did you send me here? He isn't talking to me... My life has become a living hell, Mom.)
The communications reveal an atmosphere of intense psychological torture, ongoing dowry demands, and severe humiliation. Most damagingly, the messages show that her husband, Samarth, actively questioned the paternity of their unborn child and allegedly forced her to undergo an abortion.
On May 9, a mere three days before she was found dead, Twisha text her mother in sheer distress: “He is asking me whose child it was, and you expect me to just ignore it? He has crossed every limit of vileness. How am I supposed to live with him?”
In her final Instagram communication to a close friend, she sent a chilling, explicit warning: “I’m trapped, bro. Tu mat phasna (Don’t you get trapped).”
Legal Tug-of-War and Flight Risks
The high-profile nature of the accused has turned the legal proceedings into an intense battleground. On May 18, 2026, the Bhopal District Court took a definitive stance on the matter:
| Accused | Relation | Legal Status (As of May 18, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Giribala Singh | Mother-in-Law (Retired District Judge) | Granted Anticipatory Bail |
| Samarth Singh | Husband (Advocate) | Bail Denied; Currently Absconding |
Additional Sessions Judge Pallavi Dwivedi rejected Samarth Singh’s anticipatory bail application, noting the severity of the domestic violence and harassment allegations.
Following the court’s decision, it was revealed that Samarth Singh has gone into hiding. Fearing that the well-connected lawyer might attempt to flee the country to evade arrest, the Bhopal Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and have actively moved to have his passport suspended immediately.
The Push for a Second Autopsy
With the husband on the run and the mother-in-law protected by anticipatory bail, Twisha’s family—including her brother, Indian Army Major Harshit Sharma—is focusing their energy on securing an independent, second post-mortem examination.
They argue that a fresh autopsy conducted by an independent panel of experts outside of Bhopal is the only way to recover the “missing evidence.” This includes looking closer at tissue samples, looking for signs of chemical sedation, and re-examining the ligature marks on Twisha’s neck to determine conclusively if the case is one of suicide or staged murder.
Public outrage has continued to grow, with social media campaigns demanding #JusticeForTwisha gaining rapid momentum. The case has reignited fierce national debates surrounding the persistent realities of dowry violence and domestic abuse, proving that even highly educated, independent women remain vulnerable to systemic cruelty.
As the SIT continues its hunt for the absconding husband, all eyes remain on the Madhya Pradesh higher courts to see if the family’s plea for a second, unbiased medical evaluation will be granted to uncover the truth behind the missing evidence.