Twisha Sharma died by suicide: Bhopal top cop as 'dowry death' probe continues

While emphasising that the police are investigating the case strictly from a suicide angle, the Commissioner noted that the ongoing probe will now focus on determining the specific circumstances that drove her to take such an extreme step.

In Short

• Police Commissioner cited the post-mortem report, which said Twisha died due to anti-mortem hanging
• He said that the probe would now ongoing probe will now focus on determining the specific circumstances
• Police are also conducting raids to arrest accused Samarth Singh soon

The Police Commissioner of Bhopal, Sanjay Kumar, on Wednesday, confirmed that Noida woman Twisha Sharma's death was a case of suicide, confirming that the post-mortem report explicitly states the cause of death as hanging. The development came after Twisha's family members alleged foul play, saying that she was in severe distress in her matrimonial home and wanted to leave Bhopal and come back to Noida.

While emphasising that the police are investigating the case strictly from a suicide angle, the Commissioner noted that the ongoing probe would now focus on determining the specific circumstances that drove her to take such an extreme step.

On May 12, Twisha was found hanging from an exercise rod installed on the terrace of her Bhopal matrimonial home. The death triggered a massive controversy as her family members accused her husband and the in-laws of prolonged mental and physical abuse and dowry harassment.

Twisha was married to Samarth Singh, son of retired sessions judge Giribala Singh, in December 2025 after the two met through a dating application in 2024. Singh has been absconding for the eighth day since Twisha died.

The case gained further attention after Twisha's father alleged that the accused family was using its legal background and influence to secure relief from the courts.

Refuting the allegations of external pressure, the commissioner further mentioned that the police are acting independently and swiftly. He pointed out that while Police Headquarters guidelines allow up to one month to register a first information report (FIR) in such cases, the department registered the FIR within just two days.

Regarding a procedural issue where the forensic science laboratory (FSL) seized the ligature material and sent it to AIIMS after the post-mortem, the Commissioner assured that a separate enquiry is underway to investigate why that occurred. He added, however, that the forensic report on the ligature material has been received and matches the findings of the post-mortem report perfectly.

Kumar also stated that the police have no objections if a second post-mortem is requested by the family.

Meanwhile, multiple police teams are actively conducting raids to apprehend the accused, Samarth. Acknowledging the delay in the arrest, the Commissioner remarked that sometimes major criminals are caught quickly while lesser offenders take longer, but expressed confidence that Samarth will be in police custody soon.

Reiterating the department's definitive finding, he concluded by affirming that the medical and forensic evidence conclusively points to suicide.

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