Navnidhi Sharma, father of the late Twisha Sharma, on Tuesday, 19 May issued a detailed public statement alleging that the family of the accused in his daughter's death case wields significant influence over the system, and that his grieving family has been subjected to 'continuous public attacks and narratives' by the accused side. Twisha allegedly died by suicide on 12 May at her in-laws' residence in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal, weeks after her marriage to Samarth Singh in December 2025.

Father's Public Statement

Navnidhi Sharma said his family had raised concerns from the very beginning about the influence allegedly wielded by those connected to Twisha's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a retired Bhopal district court judge who currently heads the Bhopal Consumer Court.

'From the very first day, our family has consistently expressed apprehension before authorities that the accused persons connected with the Giribala Singh family are highly influential and capable of exerting pressure upon the system, public opinion, and investigation machinery,' he said in the statement.

He added that subsequent developments had only reinforced those fears. Describing his anguish, Sharma said: 'With a shattered heart, unbearable pain, and an unending sense of loss, I... am constrained to issue this public statement in the larger interest of justice, fairness, and protection of the dignity of my deceased daughter, who is no longer alive to defend herself.'

The Accused and Legal Proceedings

Bhopal police have registered an FIR against Twisha's husband Samarth Singh, an advocate at the Bhopal district court, and his mother Giribala Singh. Samarth has reportedly been absconding since 12 May, the day of Twisha's death. A Bhopal district court granted interim bail to Giribala Singh on Saturday, while the interim bail application of Samarth Singh was rejected by Justice Pallavi Dwivedi on Monday.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted by Bhopal police to conduct a detailed probe into the circumstances of Twisha's death, which authorities have described as a 'mysterious death or alleged suicide.'

Disputed Circumstances of Death

The defence version, as presented in court, claims Twisha had visited a beauty parlour and gone for a walk on 12 May before returning home, and was subsequently found hanging from an iron rod on the terrace using an exercise resistance band, with family members attempting to revive her before she was taken to AIIMS Bhopal.

Twisha's family has strongly disputed this account. They allege she was subjected to sustained mental and physical harassment over dowry demands and was pressured into terminating her pregnancy. Court records mention allegations that the accused husband questioned the paternity of her unborn child and repeatedly assaulted her.

The prosecution has cited WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Twisha to her mother days before her death. In one message dated 9 May, she purportedly wrote, 'Maa aap mujhe yaha se lene aa jao kal please,' while another described her life as 'narak' and stated that her husband had stopped speaking to her.

Family's Demands and Constitutional Petition

Twisha's mortal remains continue to be kept at AIIMS Bhopal as her family pursues legal remedies. Since 13 May, her parents have been demanding a second post-mortem at AIIMS, New Delhi, approaching multiple authorities in Madhya Pradesh to that end.

Navnidhi Sharma has also petitioned the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, urging that Giribala Singh be removed or suspended from her quasi-judicial responsibilities pending the investigation, arguing that her continued position could indirectly influence investigators, witnesses, and forensic procedures. The petition invoked Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, demanding an impartial and transparent probe.

Sharma concluded his statement affirming faith in the judiciary: 'We continue to repose faith in the Constitution of India, the judiciary, and investigating authorities, and sincerely hope that truth shall prevail without fear, favour, pressure, or influence.' The case is expected to face further scrutiny as the SIT investigation progresses and the family's legal petitions are heard.