Retired judge Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma whose death is being investigated as a dowry harassment case, on Friday flatly denied having ignored three police notices and challenged what she called her treatment 'like a terrorist under UAPA.' Singh made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Bhopal, as the high-profile case drew fresh scrutiny over the conduct of the investigation.

What Giribala Singh Said

'My lawyer will speak on this matter. People were calling only to offer condolences. Whatever is being shown in the media is wrong. I did not receive any notice from the police,' she told reporters. Singh claimed she received her first police notice only via WhatsApp on Thursday, disputing the police account that three notices had been served and ignored.

Addressing questions about the volume of calls she made after Twisha Sharma's death, she said: 'The calls I made were only related to condolences. What else could I do? If I really wanted to influence the police, then why is the situation such that police officials are entering my house when I am not even there?'

Singh also explained her outreach to CCTV operators, saying she wanted to understand what had occurred inside her own home. 'I had installed CCTV cameras at the entry and exit points of the residence,' she said, adding that videos and audio clips circulating on social media had been 'fabricated and framed.'

CBI Probe Demand and Bail Background

Notably, Singh expressed no objection to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, while casting doubt on the local police's impartiality. 'I feel that the local police are working in favour of the other side. The question now is whether Madhya Pradesh is competent enough to conduct a fair investigation,' she said.

Singh was granted anticipatory bail on 15 May after furnishing a bond of ₹50,000. She confirmed she would appear at the police station following media reports that she had failed to do so on three occasions.

Family's Legal Challenge

Twisha Sharma's family has moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur, seeking cancellation of Singh's bail on grounds of alleged non-cooperation and evidence tampering. The Madhya Pradesh Police had issued a third and final notice to Singh for recording her statement in connection with the case.

Call List Controversy

The case escalated further after Twisha Sharma's lawyer released a list of mobile numbers allegedly contacted by Giribala Singh between 12 May and 14 May — days immediately following Twisha's death. According to the lawyer, the list included IAS and IPS officers, judges, doctors, and CCTV operators, raising pointed questions over the integrity of the investigation.

With the family's bail-cancellation plea pending before the High Court and pressure mounting for a CBI transfer, the case is set to enter a critical legal phase in the days ahead.