A special CBI court in Bhopal on June 2 remanded former district judge Giribala Singh and her son, advocate Samarth Singh, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the death of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12.
The order came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) completed their custodial interrogation following their arrest. Twisha’s family has alleged dowry harassment, domestic abuse and foul play, while the accused have maintained their innocence.
Investigators have conducted forensic reconstruction exercises and sought expert medical reviews as they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the 33-year-old actor’s death.
The latest development marks a significant step in one of Madhya Pradesh’s most closely watched investigations, with the CBI stating that further scrutiny of evidence, witness accounts and forensic findings remains underway.
Judicial Custody Ordered
The special CBI court’s decision came after the agency informed the court that it had completed the custodial interrogation of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh, who had been under CBI custody following their arrest.
According to reports, the agency sought custody to verify statements, examine inconsistencies and reconstruct the sequence of events surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death.
Sharma, a former beauty pageant participant and aspiring actor, had married Samarth Singh in December 2025 and was living with her husband’s family in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area when she was found dead less than five months later.
Her death initially appeared to be a case of suicide by hanging, but concerns raised by her family triggered demands for a deeper investigation.
During the course of the probe, the CBI reportedly conducted a reconstruction exercise using an approximately 80-kilogram weighted dummy to assess whether the accused’s version of how Sharma’s body was brought down from the alleged hanging site was physically plausible.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed the findings of this exercise. While the accused continue to deny wrongdoing, Sharma’s family has repeatedly called for accountability and a transparent investigation.
Officials associated with the probe have maintained that the investigation remains evidence-driven and that all findings will ultimately be tested through due legal process.
Investigation Under Spotlight
The case has drawn national attention not only because of the tragic death of a young actor but also because one of the accused, Giribala Singh, is a retired district judge.
The matter gained further prominence after the Madhya Pradesh High Court reportedly cancelled the anticipatory bail that had earlier protected her from arrest, paving the way for the CBI to take both mother and son into custody.
Sharma’s family has consistently challenged the initial suicide narrative, alleging that she faced mental harassment, domestic abuse and dowry-related pressure after marriage.
Questions raised about injuries allegedly found on her body and concerns regarding the original post-mortem examination led to calls for independent forensic scrutiny.
As part of the ongoing investigation, experts from AIIMS Delhi were reportedly involved in reviewing medical evidence under judicial supervision.
Legal experts note that in cases involving suspicious deaths within a matrimonial home, forensic evidence often becomes crucial in establishing whether the death was self-inflicted or the result of criminal acts.
The case has also generated intense debate across social media platforms, with many users demanding justice for Sharma while others have urged restraint and respect for the legal process.
The CBI is expected to continue analysing witness testimonies, electronic records, forensic reports and other evidence before deciding on further legal action.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The death of Twisha Sharma and the allegations that followed have once again highlighted the urgent need for thorough, impartial and timely investigations in cases involving women who die under suspicious circumstances within their matrimonial homes. Regardless of an accused person’s social standing, profession or public profile, the pursuit of justice must remain rooted in evidence, transparency and due process.
At the same time, it is equally important to uphold the principle that every accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As public interest in this case continues to grow, responsible reporting and informed public discourse become essential to ensuring that neither grief nor outrage overshadows the judicial process. Beyond the courtroom, the case has also reignited conversations around domestic abuse, dowry-related harassment and the support systems available to women facing distress within families.
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