Twisha Sharma's Last Rites Held in Bhopal Amid Family's Demands for Justice
Twisha Sharma case: Last rites in Bhopal; family blames accused's kin
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Twisha Sharma's last rites were conducted in Bhopal after her family decided against traveling to Delhi due to extreme heat. The family has accused the family of the prime suspect, Samarth Singh, of responsibility in her death, as investigations continue, including a second post-mortem ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- 01Twisha Sharma's last rites were performed in Bhopal at 5 pm on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
- 02The family initially intended to conduct the last rites in Delhi but changed plans due to high temperatures and medical reasons.
- 03Twisha's family has accused Samarth Singh's family of being responsible for her death and demands accountability.
- 04A second post-mortem is being conducted by a team from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal.
- 05The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu case regarding procedural discrepancies in Twisha's death investigation.
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Twisha Sharma's last rites were held on May 14, 2023, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, after her family opted against transporting her body to Delhi due to soaring temperatures and medical concerns. Her cousin, Ashish Sharma, expressed strong sentiments against the family of the prime accused, Samarth Singh, stating they should take responsibility for the incident. A second post-mortem is currently underway at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal, following orders from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, as her family seeks a transparent investigation. Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, and brother, Major Harshit Sharma, have voiced hopes for a fair examination of the circumstances surrounding her death. The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the case, highlighting concerns regarding institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in the investigation. Twisha, who married Singh in December 2022, died under suspicious circumstances on May 12, leading her family to allege mental torture and dowry harassment, prompting calls for a thorough inquiry and a CBI investigation.
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