A court-directed medical review into the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma has concluded that she died by suicide and found no medico-legal evidence suggesting physical assault or a struggle before her death. The finding comes after a second postmortem conducted by an AIIMS medical board and a detailed review of the available forensic evidence.
However, the medical conclusion is separate from the allegations of harassment surrounding the case. The CBI has filed a 636-page chargesheet alleging that Twisha was subjected to severe mental harassment by her husband and mother-in-law and was allegedly driven to take her own life.
The case has therefore raised two distinct questions: what caused Twisha’s death medically, and what circumstances may have contributed to her death.
Who Was Twisha Sharma?
Twisha Sharma, 33, was an MBA graduate and marketing professional from Noida. She had also participated in the Miss Pune contest.
She married Samarth Singh, a practicing lawyer, in 2025. Her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, is a retired district judge.
Twisha was found dead at her marital home in Katara Hills, Bhopal, on May 12, 2026, around five months after her marriage.
Both Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh are currently in judicial custody in Bhopal in connection with the case.
AIIMS Medical Board Conducts Second Examination
Following a direction from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, a five-member AIIMS medical board was constituted to conduct a second postmortem examination.
The examination was carried out on May 24, after which the board also visited the crime scene.
The board, headed by Dr Sudhir Gupta, examined the case in detail and reviewed available national and international scientific literature before reaching its conclusion.
According to the report submitted to the CBI in a sealed cover, the board concluded that Twisha died by suicide and found no injuries of medico-legal significance indicating physical assault, resistance or a struggle.
Ligature Material Dispute Examined
One of the issues considered by the medical board was the material reportedly involved in the hanging. The case had included questions surrounding the disputed ligature material, including a gymnastics belt with a metal ring.
The AIIMS board examined the available evidence and scientific literature before reaching its opinion. Dr Gupta said the medical team had resolved the dispute concerning the ligature material after examining the evidence.
The board spent nearly a month deliberating over the case before submitting its final opinion.
The medical opinion was described by Dr Gupta as a clear assessment for the CBI and the judiciary in the interest of determining the facts.
CBI Chargesheet Alleges Mental Harassment
While the AIIMS board found no physical injuries suggesting assault, the CBI investigation has focused on allegations of prolonged mental harassment and coercion.
In its 636-page chargesheet, the CBI has accused Twisha’s husband and mother-in-law of allegedly subjecting her to severe mental harassment and says their conduct contributed to her death.
The allegations include disputes surrounding Twisha’s pregnancy, financial pressure and repeated comments about her personal life.
These are allegations contained in the CBI chargesheet and remain subject to judicial proceedings.
Pregnancy Dispute and Alleged Humiliation
According to the CBI’s findings, Twisha allegedly faced humiliation and questions about the paternity of her pregnancy from her in-laws.
The dispute reportedly became so severe that the pregnancy was terminated.
The CBI has further alleged that Twisha was subsequently taunted by her in-laws and called a “murderer” in connection with the pregnancy.
The allegations form an important part of the prosecution’s case regarding the alleged mental harassment she experienced before her death.
Alleged Pressure Over ₹20 Lakh
The CBI has also alleged financial coercion.
According to the chargesheet, Twisha was allegedly pressured by her in-laws to transfer ₹20 lakh from her personal investment, held through a DEMAT account, into a joint account.
The alleged financial pressure is being examined as part of the wider circumstances surrounding the case.
Allegations About Her Personal Life
The CBI has also accused Twisha’s husband of repeatedly making derogatory remarks about her past relationships.
According to the chargesheet, such comments were allegedly part of the verbal and emotional harassment she experienced during the marriage.
The allegations have not been established by a court and will be tested during the legal proceedings.
Medical Findings and CBI Allegations Are Different Questions
The AIIMS opinion and the CBI chargesheet address different aspects of the case.
The AIIMS medical board’s role was to determine the medical cause and examine whether the body showed evidence of physical assault or struggle. Its conclusion was that Twisha died by suicide and that there were no medico-legal injuries indicating physical assault or resistance.
The CBI investigation, meanwhile, concerns the circumstances that allegedly preceded her death, including claims of mental harassment, financial pressure and humiliation.
Therefore, the absence of physical assault injuries does not by itself settle questions about alleged mental harassment or abetment. Those issues will ultimately be determined through the legal process.
Case Now Before the Legal System
The second postmortem and AIIMS medical opinion provide a significant forensic finding in the case, but the allegations made by the CBI remain part of an ongoing legal proceeding.
The central issue now is not only how Twisha died, but also whether the alleged conduct of those around her played a role in the circumstances leading to her death.
The court will have to consider the medical evidence, forensic findings, investigation records and allegations before reaching any final conclusion regarding criminal responsibility.
For now, the AIIMS board’s finding is clear on the medical cause of death, while the broader allegations surrounding Twisha’s marriage and the circumstances before her death remain matters for judicial determination.
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