Twisha Sharma case: Samarth Singh showed no grief, says victim's cousin
Synopsis
The family of alleged dowry death victim Twisha Sharma says her husband Samarth Singh showed no grief in court after surrendering — and that a 11-day delay before a second post-mortem may have compromised evidence. With a CBI inquiry now ordered and Singh on seven-day remand, the case has entered its most consequential phase.
Key Takeaways
Twisha Sharma's cousin Ashish Sharma claimed Samarth Singh displayed no emotion during court hearings in Bhopal on 23 May .
Samarth Singh surrendered a day before and was placed on a seven-day police remand .
The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged dowry death.
The family raised concerns that evidence may have been compromised after the second post-mortem was permitted 11 days after the death.
Twisha's brother, Major Harshit Sharma , has called on the CBI to take over the investigation during the remand period.
The cousin of alleged dowry death victim Twisha Sharma on Saturday, 23 May claimed that her husband Samarth Singh — who surrendered to authorities a day earlier — displayed no visible emotion during court proceedings in Bhopal. The family, however, said Singh's seven-day police remand has offered them a renewed sense of hope for justice in a case that has drawn national attention.
What the Family Observed in Court
Twisha's cousin Ashish Sharma said Singh's demeanour stood in stark contrast to what one would typically expect. Ashish Sharma said: 'We have usually seen that when a person dies, there is a sense of mourning not only within the deceased's family but even among the neighbours. Here, his conduct clearly reflects that he did not have any connection with her. I have even heard others discussing this in the court premises.'
He also alleged that the accused's family had continued to exercise influence even after Singh's surrender. 'Even now the accused's family has not stopped using its influence. I believe CBI will carry out an impartial investigation to unmask the culprits,' he said, a day after the Madhya Pradesh government announced a CBI inquiry into the case.
Concerns Over the Second Post-Mortem
Ashish Sharma also raised concerns about the second post-mortem being permitted 11 days after the death. 'I think, maybe, many evidences might have got altered,' he said. The delay in allowing a second examination has been a point of contention for the victim's family throughout the case.
What the Victim's Siblings Said
Twisha's brother, Major Harshit Sharma, was unequivocal about what he considers justice. 'I will be satisfied only when we get final justice,' he said, adding that the CBI should intervene during Singh's seven-day remand and formally take over the investigation.
The victim's brother-in-law, Saurabh Sharma, said the family places full trust in the central agency. 'We have to trust the CBI. From the first day, a lot of things have been taking place. There was a lot of influence from their side,' he said. He noted that because Singh had been absconding, no statements could be recorded from him earlier. 'Now we hope that the police will interrogate him and bring the facts to light,' he added.
Remand Seen as a Positive Step
Saurabh Sharma described Singh's seven-day remand as a 'positive sign', saying events were moving in the family's favour. 'We cannot bring the girl back, but at least we can stand up for her and bring justice,' he said. Ashish Sharma echoed the sentiment, crediting the Madhya Pradesh High Court for what he called impartial conduct. 'Since yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has been completely impartial, and has followed the expected rule of law. These are very encouraging activities for us to regain our faith,' he said.
The case, which centres on allegations of dowry-related harassment and death, is now expected to enter a critical phase as the CBI prepares to step in and investigators work through the remand period.
Point of View
But what demands closer scrutiny is the 11-day gap before the second post-mortem was permitted — a delay the victim's cousin believes may have altered evidence. The CBI's entry is welcome, but its real test will be whether it can reconstruct a forensic trail that local proceedings may have allowed to weaken. The allegations of sustained influence by the accused's family — if borne out — point to a systemic failure that goes beyond one case.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Twisha Sharma and what is the case about?
Twisha Sharma is an alleged dowry death victim from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Her family has accused her husband Samarth Singh and his relatives of harassment and causing her death, with the case now under a CBI inquiry ordered by the Madhya Pradesh government.
Why did Samarth Singh surrender and what is his remand status?
Samarth Singh surrendered to authorities on 22 May, a day before his court appearance. He has been placed on a seven-day police remand to allow investigators to question him, as he had been absconding earlier, preventing any statement from being recorded.
What concerns has Twisha Sharma's family raised about the investigation?
The family has raised two key concerns: alleged influence being exercised by the accused's family to obstruct justice, and the 11-day delay before a second post-mortem was permitted, which Twisha's cousin Ashish Sharma said may have allowed evidence to be altered.
Why has the CBI been brought into the Twisha Sharma case?
The Madhya Pradesh government announced a CBI inquiry into the case amid allegations that local investigations were being influenced by the accused's family. The victim's family has urged the CBI to formally take over the probe during Singh's seven-day remand period.
What has the Madhya Pradesh High Court's role been in the case?
Twisha Sharma's cousin Ashish Sharma praised the Madhya Pradesh High Court for what he described as impartial conduct, saying it had 'followed the expected rule of law' — remarks that suggest earlier proceedings were seen by the family as less transparent.
