AIIMS Bhopal report backs suicide finding in Twisha Sharma case
Synopsis
Eight days after Twisha Sharma was found hanging in Bhopal, AIIMS has submitted a forensic report backing the suicide angle — yet her body remains unclaimed, her husband is absconding, and her family is fighting in court for a second post-mortem in New Delhi. The procedural gap over when the belt was submitted for examination has become the central flashpoint in a case that is far from closed.
Key Takeaways
AIIMS Bhopal has submitted a forensic report on the belt recovered from the scene, prima facie supporting the suicide finding in the Twisha Sharma case.
The family alleges the belt was not shown to doctors during the initial examination; ACP Rajnish Kashyap confirmed the belt was submitted to AIIMS two days after recovery.
A lookout notice has been issued for Twisha's husband, advocate Samarth Singh , who is absconding; his passport has been flagged with the Regional Passport Office .
Twisha Sharma , 31 , was found hanging at her in-laws' house in Bhopal on 12 May , five months after her marriage.
The family moved a Bhopal district court on 19 May seeking permission to shift her remains to AIIMS New Delhi for a second post-mortem; the court is expected to rule on Wednesday .
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal has submitted a forensic report on the belt recovered from the scene of Twisha Sharma's death that prima facie supports the suicide angle, corroborating preliminary findings in the case, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajnish Kashyap said on Tuesday, 19 May.
What the AIIMS Report Found
According to ACP Kashyap, the ligature material — a belt — was first seized by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and subsequently sent to AIIMS Bhopal for examination. The AIIMS report has now been received and will be forwarded back to the FSL. 'The primary report has been supported. There is supporting evidence in it,' ACP Kashyap said.
Family Alleges Procedural Lapses
Twisha's family has raised serious objections over how the investigation was handled, alleging that the belt was not produced before doctors during the initial examination — a lapse they contend has compromised the evidentiary value of a critical piece of material evidence. ACP Kashyap acknowledged that the belt was recovered but submitted for examination at AIIMS Bhopal two days after its recovery, lending some weight to the family's procedural concerns.
Husband Absconding, Lookout Notice Issued
Police have issued a lookout notice for Twisha's husband, advocate Samarth Singh, who has been absconding since the incident. Authorities have also formally notified the Regional Passport Office of the seizure of his passport, seeking their cooperation to prevent him from leaving the country.
Body Remains at AIIMS, Family Seeks Second Post-Mortem
Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old former model, was found hanging at her in-laws' house in Bhopal on 12 May, just five months after her marriage. Eight days on, her mortal remains continue to lie at AIIMS Bhopal, as her family refuses to perform the last rites. The family is demanding a second post-mortem at AIIMS, New Delhi, and an investigation by an agency outside Madhya Pradesh, citing lapses in the first autopsy.
On Tuesday, the family moved an application before a Bhopal district court seeking permission to shift her remains to AIIMS New Delhi. The court is expected to decide on the application on Wednesday. This comes amid mounting public scrutiny over the pace and transparency of the investigation.
Point of View
But the two-day delay in submitting the belt for examination is a procedural failure the police cannot simply acknowledge and move past. In cases involving a young woman's death at her in-laws' home — already a category that invites heightened scrutiny — chain-of-custody integrity is not a technicality; it is the foundation of credibility. The family's refusal to accept the body and their push for an out-of-state investigation reflects a deeper trust deficit with local authorities. The court's decision on Wednesday will be a litmus test: if the second post-mortem request is denied, it risks entrenching the perception that the investigation is being managed rather than conducted.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the AIIMS Bhopal report say about Twisha Sharma's death?
The AIIMS Bhopal forensic report on the belt recovered from the scene prima facie supports the suicide angle, corroborating the preliminary findings of the investigation, according to ACP Rajnish Kashyap. The report has been submitted and will now be forwarded to the Forensic Science Laboratory.
Why is Twisha Sharma's family refusing to perform her last rites?
The family is demanding a second post-mortem at AIIMS New Delhi and an investigation by an agency outside Madhya Pradesh, citing alleged lapses in the first autopsy — including the claim that the belt was not produced before doctors during the initial examination. Her body has remained at AIIMS Bhopal for eight days as a result.
What action has police taken against Twisha's husband Samarth Singh?
Police have issued a lookout notice for advocate Samarth Singh, who has been absconding since Twisha's death on 12 May. Authorities have also formally notified the Regional Passport Office about the seizure of his passport to prevent him from leaving the country.
What is the procedural lapse the family has alleged?
Twisha's family alleges the investigating officer did not produce the belt — the alleged ligature material — before doctors during the initial medical examination, damaging its evidentiary value. ACP Kashyap confirmed the belt was submitted to AIIMS Bhopal two days after its recovery.
What happens next in the Twisha Sharma case?
A Bhopal district court is expected to rule on Wednesday on the family's application seeking permission to shift Twisha's remains to AIIMS New Delhi for a second post-mortem. The AIIMS report has also been sent back to the Forensic Science Laboratory for further processing.
