Twisha Sharma death case: husband surrenders, second autopsy ordered, CBI probe requested

Twisha Sharma, a 33‑year‑old former model, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. Her husband, lawyer Samarth Singh, absconded for over a week before surrendering to the Jabalpur court on May 22 and withdrawing his anticipatory bail plea. The Madhya Pradesh High Court subsequently ordered a second post‑mortem by an AIIMS Delhi expert panel.

The Bar Council of India suspended Singh’s practising licence, and police issued a lookout circular and began proceedings to cancel his passport to prevent him leaving the country. Giribala Singh, the retired judge mother‑in‑law, has challenged police procedures, alleging manipulation of digital evidence such as CCTV footage and WhatsApp messages, and has filed applications against the investigation. Both the state government and the accused’s counsel have sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe. New salon CCTV shows Twisha alive hours before her death, adding further scrutiny to the timeline.

Legal battles continue over bail for Giribala Singh, the preservation of call‑detail records, and demands for an independent inquiry, while police continue a reward‑based search for the accused.