- May 25, 2026
Twisha Sharma Death: CBI Registers Case After SC’s Directions; Husband Samarath, Mother-In-Law Booked
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CBI registers case on death of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, books husband Samarath Singh and mother in law Giribala Singh under BNS Act 2023 and Dowry Prohibition Act 1961
A wedding photo of Twisha Sharma, who died by suicide in Bhopal (Source: Social Media)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case in the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her in-laws’ house in Bhopal earlier this month.
The central agency booked Twisha’s husband Samarath Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh under Sections 80(2), 85 and 3 (5) of BNS Act 2023 and sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 following the Supreme Court’s directions.
Earlier on Monday, the apex court directed the CBI to take over the investigation and proceed with the matter expeditiously.
Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, who died after allegedly being subjected to mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and his family. She tied the knot with Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025, a year after meeting him through an online matrimonial platform. Following her death on May 12, Twisha’s family alleged that she was being harassed for dowry by her in-laws.
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