Kiran Bedi, India's first female IPS officer, has highlighted four significant failures in the dowry death case of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging in her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. Bedi's critique begins with the actions of Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who fled after the incident, which she interprets as a sign of guilt. She also points to the insensitivity of Singh's mother, Giribala Singh, a retired judge, who made inflammatory statements during a time of mourning for Twisha's family. Bedi emphasizes the police's failure to act promptly, as the law mandates immediate registration of a murder case when dowry-related complaints are made. Additionally, she questions the response of Twisha's family when she expressed a desire to leave her marital home, suggesting that their actions may not have been swift enough. Bedi's observations shed light on the systemic issues that can trap women in abusive situations, raising critical questions about societal pressures and institutional failures that ultimately led to Twisha's tragic fate.