Twisha Sharma’s husband has told the CBI that his wife, ex-Miss Pune Twisha had bipolar disorder and severe mental health issues. The CBI has now taken over the case and begun its investigation.
On Monday, the CBI re-registered the FIR originally lodged by Bhopal Police and filed a case against Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, retired Judge Giribala Singh. A team from the CBI’s Special Crime Unit reached Bhopal from Delhi and collected the case diary, police documents, statements, medical papers and other material evidence gathered so far by the local police.
The case has been registered under sections related to dowry death after the earlier police investigation allegedly found material indicating dowry demands. Special Investigation Team (SIT) Chief Rajneesh Kashyap Kaul had filed the complaint, which is now part of the CBI FIR.
With the investigation changing hands, the spotlight is now firmly on what Samarth Singh told police during nearly 10 hours of questioning spread over three days, and how much of his account stands up to WhatsApp chats, medical records, digital evidence, and the family’s allegations.
During remand, Samarth reportedly told investigators that his relationship with Twisha was troubled but denied ever physically assaulting her. He admitted that the couple argued frequently, but claimed these disputes were part of a strained marital relationship, not violence. According to his statement, their marriage remained largely normal until March, after which tensions escalated following Twisha’s brother’s wedding.
Investigators questioned him in detail about how he first met Twisha, how long their friendship lasted before marriage, and what changed within five months of their wedding. Police also asked how many times Twisha visited her parental home after marriage, and whether she went willingly or left after domestic disputes.
One of the most sensitive lines of questioning revolved around Twisha’s pregnancy and abortion.
Samarth told police that he wanted to become a father, but Twisha did not want a child. He claimed the abortion took place at Twisha’s insistence and on medical advice. According to him, both visited the doctor together, and the abortion happened after they obtained medication. This reportedly occurred some months after their marriage.
Police are now collecting medical records and supporting documents to verify this claim.
At this stage, the investigation takes a dramatic turn.
Twisha’s WhatsApp messages reportedly show that Samarth questioned the paternity of her pregnancy, which contradicts his claim to investigators that he and his mother wanted the baby while Twisha was emotionally distressed from conception.
“My mother and I wanted to have a baby, but Twisha began experiencing distress right from the moment she conceived,” Samarth told police.
Twisha’s family, however, alleged that psychiatric treatment and medication only began after issues related to the pregnancy surfaced, which was several months after the marriage. They also claimed that Twisha lost nearly 15 kilograms during this period.
Investigators probed deeply into Twisha’s mental health, seeking clarity on reported diagnoses and symptoms.
Samarth claimed before the police that Twisha suffered from Bipolar Disorder and that her behaviour would change abruptly. He later told investigators that because of sudden shifts in her behaviour and communication style, she herself was distressed and was taken to a doctor. According to Samarth, the doctor diagnosed her with adjustment disorder.
Police asked Samarth whether Twisha’s family had been informed about this alleged psychiatric treatment, when exactly it began, and what circumstances made it necessary for a newly married woman to see a psychiatrist within just a few months of marriage.
Samarth also addressed the allegation that Twisha was being given sleeping pills. He told police that the sleeping pills were administered on medical advice to help reduce her stress.
The CBI is expected to closely examine whether this treatment was medically justified, whether Twisha’s consent was properly recorded, and whether her family was kept in the dark.
Another disturbing aspect for investigators is the deletion of chats from Samarth’s mobile phone. Police sources say Samarth deleted chat logs containing conversations with Twisha and her family members. A technical team is now working to recover those deleted messages.
These chats could become critical because Twisha had allegedly told her family she was forced to quit her job and was not even allowed to work online. Samarth has denied this allegation. He told police that Twisha quit the job of her own free will and that, since the couple spent most of their time together after marriage, she decided to step away from work by mutual consent.
Samarth also claimed that everything appeared normal on the day of the incident. According to his version, he and Twisha went to the gym together, had lunch together, and went for a walk. He told investigators there was nothing unusual in her behaviour that day.
But investigators are now testing this version against CCTV footage, call records, WhatsApp messages, medical documents, witness statements and the couple’s digital trail.
Investigators are also examining retired Judge Giribala Singh’s role in the case.
During questioning, Samarth reportedly said that his mother, Giribala Singh, often mediated disputes between him and Twisha. However, Twisha allegedly felt that her mother-in-law always sided with Samarth during marital conflicts.
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