Protest Erupts Over Alleged Dowry Death of Former Judge's Daughter-in-Law in Bhopal
‘Dowry’ death of former judge’s daughter-in-law: Family members protest outside Madhya Pradesh CM’s residence
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Family members of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, protested outside Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence, demanding a second post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi. Allegations of dowry harassment have led to a Special Investigation Team probing her husband and mother-in-law, while legal proceedings may be moved outside Madhya Pradesh.
- 01Twisha Sharma was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026, shortly after her marriage in December 2025.
- 02Her family has accused her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, of murder and dowry harassment.
- 03A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate the case, focusing on dowry-related allegations and evidence tampering.
- 04Twisha's body remained in the mortuary for five days before the protest, prompting demands for a new post-mortem examination.
- 05Anticipatory bail was granted to Giribala Singh, while Samarth Singh's bail hearing is scheduled for May 18, 2026.
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Family members of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in her home in Katara Hills, Bhopal, protested outside the residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on May 17, 2026. They demanded a second post-mortem examination at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, alleging that her death was a result of dowry harassment and murder by her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, a former judge. Twisha's family claims she had been in contact with them until shortly before her death on May 12, 2026. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, including allegations of dowry harassment and attempts to destroy evidence. The SIT is actively pursuing the case against Samarth and his mother. During the protest, Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed concerns about the investigation's integrity and requested that the case be moved to a court outside Madhya Pradesh. The situation remains tense as the community awaits further developments.
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The case has sparked significant public outcry, highlighting issues of dowry-related violence and the need for justice in domestic abuse cases.
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