AIIMS autopsy finds suicide by hanging in Twisha Sharma case; CBI chargesheet filed
A second AIIMS autopsy concluded Twisha Sharma died by ante-mortem hanging with a gymnastic belt, ruling out assault. The CBI has filed chargesheets naming her husband and mother-in-law, with the case moving to court.
Key takeaways
- AIIMS Delhi medical board concluded Twisha Sharma died by suicide from ante-mortem hanging and found no injury indicative of assault.
- The ligature material was identified as a gymnastic belt with a metal ring, used in the hanging.
- The CBI filed a 636-page chargesheet in a Bhopal court, naming Sharma’s husband and mother-in-law as accused for cruelty and abetment of suicide.
What Happened
The CBI filed a chargesheet in the Twisha Sharma death case after a second post-mortem in AIIMS Delhi concluded the former actor-model died by suicide due to ante-mortem hanging, with no evidence of physical assault on her body. The ligature material identified was a gymnastic belt with a metal ring, and the death was attributed to asphyxia from hanging performed before death. The martial home where she was found is in Bhopal’s Katara Hills. The second autopsy was ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court and conducted on May 24, with the first post-mortem having been performed in AIIMS Bhopal.
The CBI later filed a 636-page chargesheet in a Bhopal court, naming Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, as accused. Investigators also examined digital data, including the deceased’s iPhone and a DVR, as part of the inquiry.
Why It Matters
The AIIMS findings address competing claims around the death—specifically, allegations of investigative lapses and possible manipulation of the first autopsy. By identifying the ligature material and confirming suicide, the AIIMS board provides forensic context for the court and for the CBI’s case against the relatives closest to Twisha Sharma. The charges against the husband and mother-in-law focus on dowry-related cruelty and abetment, with the court process now advancing the case beyond investigation into adjudication.
Background
Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune and model-turned-actor, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered a second autopsy on May 22 to address allegations raised by Sharma’s family about potential lapses in the initial examination. The case was initially categorized as a dowry death and later transferred to the CBI, which has pursued charges against her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, a former district judge.
Key Facts
- Location of death: Twisha Sharma’s matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills.
- Date of death: May 12, 2026.
- Second autopsy conducted by an AIIMS Delhi medical board; results delivered to the CBI on or before July 10.
- Cause of death identified as asphyxia due to ante-mortem hanging; no evidence of assault or struggle reported by the AIIMS board.
- Ligature material identified as a gymnastic belt with a metal ring.
- First post-mortem at AIIMS Bhopal reportedly noted ligature marks and multiple injuries, with questions raised about material presentation during examination.
- Chargesheet filed by the CBI naming Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh; charges include cruelty, abetment of suicide, and common intention.
- Digital evidence (iPhone and DVR data) examined as part of the inquiry; forensic analysis involved CFSL and DFSS laboratories.
What Happens Next
The case has moved from investigation to a court process with the CBI’s chargesheet now in play in a Bhopal court. The accused are in judicial custody, and the court will determine the legal viability of the charges and any further proceedings stemming from the AIIMS findings and the agency’s forensic work.
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