CBI charges husband, mother-in-law with abetment to suicide of Twisha Sharma

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against former model Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, a former district judge, for abetment to suicide and cruelty. The couple was arrested after Twisha, 33, was found dead at her Bhopal home on May 12, five months after her marriage. The CBI charges that she faced 'sustained psychological harm' and mental harassment over her pregnancy, past relationships, and financial demands, including pressure to transfer Rs 20 lakh from her mutual funds.

A second autopsy by an AIIMS Delhi medical board confirmed death by suicidal hanging, with no signs of assault or struggle, resolving disputes over the ligature material. The Times of India reports the AIIMS board concluded it was a 'crystal clear' suicide after reviewing scientific literature. India Today adds that the charge sheet details how Twisha's pregnancy became a flashpoint, with her in-laws unhappy about her decision to terminate it, leading to further harassment. The CBI has kept the probe open into dowry death allegations, with forensic examination of her iPhone and DVR data pending.