Twisha Sharma Case: Husband's 'Rs 7 Lakh' Claim, Abortion Angle Surface Before CBI Takes Over Probe

Bhopal: Before handing the investigation of Twisha Sharma death to the Crime Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the accused husband, Samarth Singh, was questioned for three hours by the Madhya Pardesh police Special Investigation Team (SIT). During the investigation, the lawyer told the investigators that the former model has become "distressed" following her abortion.  

What is the case?

According to lawyers, Twisha Sharma had suffered mental distress after having an abortion. The death of former model and Miss Pune, Twisha Sharma (33), under mysterious circumstances on the night of May 12, 2026, in a luxurious bungalow in Katara Hills, the capital, shocked the entire nation.

According to reports, Twisha was found hanging in her in-laws' home. Her husband, Samarth Singh, a criminal lawyer and influential woman, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh (a former district judge), have been accused of dowry harassment, mental and physical violence. 

What did Twisha's family say?

Twisha's family alleged that she was constantly harassed for not fulfilling dowry demands. Samarth Singh claimed that their relationship with Twisha soured after the abortion. 

What happen during questioning?

As per Madhya Pradesh police sources quoted by news agency ANI, the SIT conducted a recreation of the crime scene, which lasted over two hours, prior to which the SIT interrogated Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, for approximately three hours.

The quoted sources added that Samarth informed the SIT that Twisha had been distressed following her abortion. 

Earlier, he had claimed during previous rounds of questioning that their relationship had soured after Twisha learnt about her pregnancy, news agency PTI reported citing sources.

What did Samarth Singh claim? 

During the SIT interrogation, Samarth Singh claimed that Twisha went into depression after the abortion. He said that the relationship became strained after the pregnancy was discovered. Samarth also reiterated that he had given Twisha Rs 7 lakh. However, Twisha's family has dismissed these claims as an attempt to divert attention from the truth.

What is there in the postmortem report?

The first postmortem report stated the cause of death as "antemortem hanging by ligature", but also documented blunt force injuries. The second postmortem, conducted by a special team from AIIMS Delhi, is considered the most important evidence in the case.

Has CBI taken over?

The CBI on Monday registered an FIR in the case and formally took over the investigation after the Supreme Court handed over the probe to the central agency.

The CBI charged Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh under sections 80(2), 85, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

The agency's Special Crime Unit has arrived in Bhopal and is gathering digital evidence.