Noida Woman's Death Sparks Allegations of Domestic Abuse and Harassment
Noida Woman, 31, Dies 5 Months After Marriage, Family Alleges Harassment
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Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old woman from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, died under suspicious circumstances five months after her marriage to advocate Samarth Singh. Her family alleges mental harassment and domestic violence, claiming she was coerced into terminating her pregnancy and faced dowry demands. The post-mortem report indicates she died from hanging, with injuries suggesting prior abuse.
- 01Twisha Sharma's family alleges she faced mental harassment and coercion to terminate her pregnancy.
- 02The family claims she was pressured to transfer assets worth ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) to her husband and in-laws.
- 03The post-mortem report indicates Twisha died from hanging and had multiple injuries on her body.
- 04Twisha's family fears evidence tampering due to her mother-in-law's status as a retired judge.
- 05They have requested the police to seal the matrimonial home and file a first information report (FIR).
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Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead on May 12, five months after marrying advocate Samarth Singh from Bhopal. Her family alleges that she suffered mental harassment and domestic violence, claiming she was coerced into terminating her pregnancy and faced pressure to transfer her assets worth ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) to her in-laws. According to her brother, Major Harshit Sharma, Twisha called her mother shortly before her death, expressing distress about her situation. The post-mortem report revealed that she died from hanging and had multiple injuries, suggesting prior abuse. The family is concerned about potential tampering with evidence, as Twisha's mother-in-law is a retired judge, and her husband is a practicing lawyer. They have urged authorities to seal the matrimonial home and expedite the filing of a first information report (FIR) to ensure a thorough investigation.
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This case raises awareness about domestic violence and harassment issues in India, potentially prompting legal reforms.
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