The investigation into the death of 33-year-old former model and actor Twisha Sharma has intensified, with Bhopal Police issuing a third and final notice to her mother-in-law, retired district judge Giribala Singh, for questioning in the alleged dowry harassment case. Police officials said Giribala Singh has not appeared before investigators despite repeated notices seeking her statement. According to investigators, her non-cooperation could amount to a violation of the conditions imposed while granting her anticipatory bail earlier this month.
Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar told media outlets that if Singh fails to cooperate, police may move the sessions court seeking cancellation of her bail. The bail order had specifically directed her to assist the investigating officer during the probe and avoid causing delays in the proceedings.
However, speaking to Times Now, Giribala Singh said she had received no summons from the SIT and that the police had called for the first time on Thursday. She is expected to appear before the police at Katara Hills Police Station shortly.
Meanwhile, in latest update, the Madhya Pradesh government has said that it will legally support Twisha's family against Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail.
Twisha Sharma, a Noida resident who married Bhopal-based advocate Samarth Singh in December 2025, was found dead at her in-laws’ residence in Katara Hills on May 12, barely five months after her marriage. Her family alleged sustained mental harassment, dowry-related abuse and physical torture by her husband and in-laws, following which an FIR was registered.
The case has attracted national attention due to the prominence of the accused family. Giribala Singh is a retired judicial officer and currently heads the Bhopal District Consumer Commission. The Madhya Pradesh government has reportedly initiated a review into whether she can continue in the post while facing criminal investigation.
Meanwhile, Twisha’s husband Samarth Singh remains absconding after a Bhopal court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest.
The probe has also been marked by controversy over forensic evidence. Twisha’s family has sought a second post-mortem, raised questions over the handling of digital evidence, and alleged discrepancies in CCTV footage and WhatsApp records submitted during the investigation.
An autopsy report cited by investigators stated that Twisha died due to “antemortem hanging by ligature,” but also noted multiple blunt-force injuries on her body, further intensifying scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her death.
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