Twisha Sharma Death: Mystery, Allegations and Unanswered Questions

What began as a seemingly happy marriage between a young model from Noida and a well-known lawyer from Bhopal has now turned into one of the most disturbing and debated death investigations in recent months. The death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma has shaken social media, sparked outrage across India, and raised serious questions about dowry harassment, influence, police procedure, and whether the truth is being hidden behind contradictions and delays.

Twisha’s story is no longer just about a suspicious death. It is now a story of alleged emotional abuse, a crumbling marriage, family accusations, missing evidence, disputed medical findings, and a husband who remains absconding while investigators continue to piece together what really happened inside a powerful family’s home in Bhopal.

Twisha Sharma was originally from Noida and had worked in modelling and acting projects. Several reports described her as a former Miss Pune who had appeared in advertisements and regional entertainment projects and was prominently working in the Telugu industry. Friends and relatives described her as ambitious, cheerful, expressive, and deeply attached to her family.

According to reports, Twisha met Samarth Singh through a dating app somewhere around the year 2024. Their relationship progressed quickly, and on May 12, 2025, the two families formally met and Twisha-Samarth got engaged the same day. Tragically, exactly one year later, on May 12, 2026, Twisha was found dead at her marital home.

The couple got married in December 2025 and Twisha moved to Bhopal after the wedding. Her marital home was located in Katara Hills, an upscale area in the city.

The In-Laws and Their Influence

Twisha’s in-laws were not an ordinary family. Her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, is said to be a retired district-judge in Madhya Pradesh and a well-known figure in legal circles. Samarth himself is a practising lawyer in Bhopal.

This background became central to the controversy after Twisha’s death because her family repeatedly alleged that influence and connections were being used to weaken the investigation and delay police action.

According to Twisha’s relatives, problems in the marriage allegedly started soon after the wedding. They claimed Twisha faced mental harassment, pressure, emotional abuse, and dowry-related taunts from her husband and in-laws. Some family members alleged that Twisha also faced physical assault and her husband used to punch and slap her during the arguments. Family members opened about the demands involving money and an expensive car had also been made, though these claims remain part of the ongoing investigation.

Her cousin told the media that Twisha had become visibly disturbed after marriage and had lost nearly 15 kilograms within a few months.

One of the most haunting details to emerge from the case was Twisha’s alleged final message.

According to reports, Twisha had sent an Instagram message saying:

“I am trapped, bro.”

The message quickly went viral and became symbolic of the emotional distress her family claims she was living through.

Her relatives alleged that she repeatedly complained about emotional torture inside the house. They claimed she wanted help, but was trying to save her marriage at the same time. According to WhatsApp chats and media reports, Twisha allegedly told her mother multiple times that she was unhappy, scared and wanted to leave Bhopal. In one report, she even asked her mother why she had been “sent back” there. Some social media reports also claim that Twisha’s mother was forcing her to stay in the marriage and adjust with the family.

The Pregnancy and Abortion Allegations

As the case gained national attention, another shocking angle emerged.

Twisha’s mother-in-law publicly alleged that Twisha was around two-months pregnant and had consumed abortion pills to terminate her pregnancy against the family’s wish. She also claimed Twisha had mental health issues and was undergoing psychiatric treatment.

According to Twisha’s mother-in-law, she had informed Samarth over a phone call that she had taken medical termination pills while he was in court. She further alleged that Twisha later wanted to reverse the abortion process.

The statements created massive outrage online, with many accusing Samarth’s family of attempting to tarnish Twisha’s image even after her death.

Twisha’s family strongly denied the allegations and accused the in-laws of running a “character assassination” campaign to protect Samarth Singh.

The Night of May 12

The night of May 12 remains significant to the case as on May 12, 2026, Twisha was found hanging at her marital home. But almost immediately, the timeline surrounding her death began raising disturbing questions. CCTV footage reportedly showed Twisha walking alone toward the terrace around 7:20 pm. Roughly an hour later (8:20-8:30 pm), three men — allegedly including Samarth Singh were seen attempting CPR before carrying her body downstairs.

However, the FIR later mentioned her time of death as 10:50 pm.

This gap of nearly three hours became one of the biggest mysteries in the case. Investigators and lawyers began asking:

Was the CCTV timestamp incorrect? Was the official time of death wrongly recorded? What happened during those missing hours? Why was the police station not informed immediately?

These questions remain unanswered.

The Post-Mortem Controversy

The post-mortem examination conducted at AIIMS Bhopal soon became another major point of controversy.

Twisha’s family alleged that the report failed to properly document all the injuries found on her body. Reports suggested that there were bruises, wounds, and injury marks beyond the ligature (hanging) mark on her neck. One of the most controversial aspects involved the alleged ligature material — a belt said to have been used in the hanging.

According to courtroom arguments, the belt was not submitted to doctors during the initial post-mortem process. Twisha’s lawyer argued that this severely compromised the ability to properly co-relate the neck injuries with the alleged hanging material.

Police later admitted that the belt had been seized by the Forensic Science Laboratory team but was not sent to the hospital on time. The Police Commissioner reportedly admitted that this could be considered negligence and ordered a separate inquiry into the oversight.

Another mismatch happened with Twisha’s height. Her height mentioned in the post-mortem reportedly did not match the height recorded in police documents, adding more suspicion around the investigation process.

Twisha’s family demanded preservation of the body and sought a second post-mortem examination. Police eventually informed the court that they had no objection to a second autopsy.

Contradictions In The FIR

As more documents surfaced, additional inconsistencies were noticed.

According to reports: Twisha’s age was written differently in separate sections of the FIR. In one place, her birth is recorded as April 16, 1987, elsewhere, her age is said to be 33 years while another section mentioned the age (31 yrs) entirely different. Twisha’s family said that these contradictions in the details are not just minor errors but a sheer case of negligence and compromise which needs a proper examination.

The FIR claimed the body had been handed over to the family, while the family insisted they had not accepted it.

Twisha’s body remained in the mortuary for around 8 days because her family refused to perform final rites until stronger action was taken against the accused.

The Police Investigation

Initially, Twisha’s family accused the police of delaying the FIR despite the seriousness of the allegations. Reports say the FIR was registered only on May 15, three days after her death.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was later formed to investigate the matter.

Samarth Singh was booked under dowry death and harassment-related charges. His anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the court. Soon after, he disappeared and police said that they are unable to trace him.

Police announced a reward first of ₹10,000 and later increased it to ₹30,000 for information leading to his arrest. His passport was also reportedly cancelled as authorities intensified efforts to trace him.

Meanwhile, Giribala Singh received anticipatory bail and has continued publicly defending her son while denying all allegations in front of the media.

Public Reaction and Social Media Outrage

The case exploded across social media because many people believed the investigation showed signs of influence and procedural errors.

Online discussions focused heavily on the delayed FIR, the missing belt, contradictions in official documents, the unexplained CCTV timeline, and Samarth Singh’s disappearance.

Many users compared the case to other high-profile dowry death investigations where influential families were accused of manipulating evidence.

At the same time, there were also warnings against turning speculation into fact before the investigation concluded. As of now, police have not officially declared the death a murder. The investigation is ongoing.

A Death Wrapped in Questions

Today, the Twisha Sharma case stands at the crossroads of grief, law, power, and public suspicion.

Was Twisha driven to suicide by relentless emotional abuse and dowry harassment? Was crucial evidence mishandled? Was it really a suicide? Did delays and contradictions damage the investigation from the very beginning? Or is there an even darker truth behind the missing hours, the injuries, and the conflicting accounts?

For now, the answers remain buried beneath court hearings, forensic reports, CCTV footage, and accusations from two shattered families.

But one thing is undeniable: a woman who entered marriage with hope and a future ahead of her is now gone just five months later, and the country continues to ask the same question:

What really happened to Twisha Sharma?

This article is written by Divya Sharma, a student of Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, interning with Deccan Chronicle.