Samarth Singh, husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma and the prime accused in her alleged suicide case, was on Saturday, 24 May sent to seven days of police custody remand by a Bhopal district court. He was produced before Judicial Magistrate Anudita Gupta under heavy security, a day after being taken into custody from Jabalpur, where he had reportedly been traced after remaining untraceable for nearly 10 days.

Court Appearance and Remand

Before being brought to court, Samarth was taken to Jai Prakash (J.P.) Hospital for a mandatory medical examination under police supervision. He was subsequently escorted to the district court in a heavily guarded convoy, with a large police deployment in place to manage the crowd and prevent any untoward incident. He was produced before the magistrate at approximately 3:15 pm, following which the court granted the seven-day custodial remand sought by police for further interrogation.

How the Accused Was Traced

Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Singh confirmed that Samarth was brought to Bhopal late on Friday night after being detained in Jabalpur. He had been missing since 12 May — the same day Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her matrimonial home in the Katara Hills police station area of Bhopal. His disappearance for approximately 10 days had drawn sharp public scrutiny and raised questions about the pace of the investigation.

Commissioner Singh warned that anyone found to have sheltered or assisted Samarth during his period of evasion would face strict legal action. 'If it is found that someone provided him shelter or helped him evade arrest, action will be taken against them as well,' he said.

Dowry Harassment Allegations and Public Outrage

The case has sparked widespread public outrage, with the Sharma family and supporters alleging dowry harassment by Samarth Singh and his in-laws. The incident has drawn sustained attention to the broader issue of matrimonial violence against women in Madhya Pradesh. This is among a series of high-profile dowry-related deaths that have drawn demands for expedited judicial proceedings in the state.

Family Welcomes CBI Probe, Demands Fast-Track Trial

Twisha Sharma's family on Saturday welcomed the decision to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case and demanded a speedy investigation along with a fast-track trial. A cousin of the deceased, speaking to reporters, said the initial response had been sluggish but expressed cautious optimism following recent judicial interventions. 'Overall, we feel that the action taken in the case was quite delayed. However, the judiciary has recently taken several important decisions. Permission has now been granted, and the court has also observed that the bail granted to Giribala Singh was taken in haste. I welcome this decision of CBI probe and hope that the CBI will investigate the matter properly and without delay,' the cousin said. The court's observation that bail granted to Giribala Singh — reportedly an in-law — was issued hastily signals that judicial scrutiny of the case is intensifying.

What Happens Next

With Samarth Singh now in police custody, investigators are expected to interrogate him on the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma's death, his movements during the 10-day period he remained untraceable, and any alleged role of other accused persons. The CBI's involvement, if formally confirmed and notified, would mark a significant escalation in the probe. The family's demand for a fast-track court trial adds further pressure on the judicial system to deliver timely accountability.