Twisha case: Husband, mother-in-law get judicial custody till June 16
A special CBI court in Bhopal on Tuesday sent Samarth Singh, husband of deceased software professional Twisha Sharma, and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the high-profile death case. The court remanded both accused to Bhopal Central Jail until June 16 after the CBI, whose police custody had ended, chose not to seek further remand.
During the hearing, a verbal exchange took place between lawyers representing the two sides. Giribala Singh alleged that counsel for Twisha’s family had assaulted her son during proceedings in Jabalpur. The allegation was rejected by the lawyer, who said CCTV footage from the court premises could verify the facts.
The CBI is continuing its investigation and has begun matching the statements of the accused with available evidence. Both Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh have denied allegations of assault and evidence tampering, maintaining that their relationship with Twisha was normal. Investigators recently conducted a reconstruction of events and are examining material seized during the probe.
A key focus of the investigation is the handling of the ligature belt allegedly used in the incident. Sources familiar with the probe said the belt was not secured immediately in accordance with forensic protocols. Instead, it reportedly remained in the possession of the investigating officer for nearly two days before being sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). The belt was also not deposited at AIIMS during the post-mortem process, raising questions about the preservation of crucial evidence.
While no action has yet been taken against the officer concerned, the CBI is preparing to issue notices for questioning and may summon other individuals linked to the investigation. Twisha’s family has consistently disputed the initial suicide theory, alleging foul play and questioning why the ligature belt was not properly preserved as evidence. The subsequent revelation regarding its custody and handling has intensified scrutiny of the investigation.
Investigators are also examining Twisha’s professional and personal circumstances. Preliminary findings indicate that she had not received regular salary payments from her employer for the previous six to seven months.
According to counsel representing Twisha’s family, the CBI informed the court that statements of several key witnesses are yet to be recorded and forensic analysis of seized digital devices remains underway.
Depending on the findings, the agency may seek further custodial interrogation of the accused at a later stage.
