Twisha Sharma death: Family meets MP CM Mohan Yadav, demands CBI probe
Synopsis
Twisha Sharma's family took their fight for justice to the highest level in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, meeting CM Mohan Yadav and extracting a commitment to seek a CBI probe. The post-mortem at AIIMS Bhopal noted multiple blunt-force injuries alongside the hanging — a detail that has made this more than a straightforward case.
Key Takeaways
Twisha Sharma , 24 , was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on the night of 12 May .
Her family met Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Wednesday at the State Secretariat , demanding a thorough probe.
CM Yadav said the state government would write to the CBI urging it to investigate the case.
The post-mortem at AIIMS Bhopal on 13 May concluded cause of death as 'antemortem hanging by ligature' but also noted multiple blunt-force injuries.
A second post-mortem, if ordered, will be decided by the court ; her remains are to be transported to Delhi .
The family of Twisha Sharma, a 24-year-old woman found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday at the State Secretariat, demanding a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances of her death. The case, classified as an alleged suicide, has drawn scrutiny after the post-mortem report documented multiple blunt-force injuries alongside the primary cause of death.
What the Family Demanded
During the meeting, Twisha's family sought a fair probe and raised concerns over the conditions surrounding her death on the night of 12 May at her matrimonial residence in Bhopal. The family also requested that arrangements be made to transport her mortal remains to Delhi. Twisha's parents reside in Greater Noida's Gaur City-2 township.
What the Chief Minister Said
Chief Minister Yadav assured the family of the state government's full support. He stated that the Madhya Pradesh government would write to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), urging it to take up the investigation. He also confirmed that transportation facilities would be arranged to shift Twisha's mortal remains. The question of a second post-mortem examination, however, will be decided by the court.
Key Findings of the Post-Mortem
Twisha Sharma was found hanging from a gymnastic ring rope on the terrace of her matrimonial home at around 10:26 pm on 12 May, according to police. Her post-mortem was conducted on 13 May at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, AIIMS Bhopal.
The autopsy report concluded the cause of death as 'antemortem hanging by ligature', with a double reddish patterned ligature mark running obliquely around the upper third of the neck. Doctors also recorded signs of asphyxia, including facial congestion, bluish discolouration of the ears and fingernails, and petechial haemorrhages in the right eye.
Multiple Injuries Noted
The report documented several simple blunt-force injuries: abrasions on the left side of the neck, bruises on the left upper arm, left forearm, right wrist, and right ring finger, along with a bruise beneath the scalp in the left frontoparietal region. During the internal examination, two small bruised patches were found beneath the ligature mark.
The lungs reportedly showed Tardieu's spots — commonly associated with asphyxiation — while congestion was also noted in the brain, lungs, and stomach lining, according to police. These findings have fuelled the family's demand for a deeper investigation beyond the initial findings.
What Happens Next
The CBI referral, if formalised, would mark a significant escalation in the case, shifting it from state police jurisdiction to a central agency. The court's decision on a second post-mortem will be closely watched, as it could either corroborate or complicate the existing autopsy findings. The case has drawn attention to questions of due process in deaths at matrimonial homes — a category that Indian law treats with heightened scrutiny under Section 498A IPC and related provisions.
Point of View
Particularly when in-laws remain in the picture. CM Yadav's willingness to write to the CBI is notable, but a letter is not a transfer of jurisdiction; the family's real test will be whether the court orders the second post-mortem and whether the CBI actually takes cognisance. The case fits a pattern India has seen before: forensic ambiguity, a grieving out-of-state family, and institutional accountability arriving only after public pressure.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Twisha Sharma and what happened to her?
Twisha Sharma was a 24-year-old woman found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on the night of 12 May. According to police, she was found hanging from a gymnastic ring rope on the terrace at around 10:26 pm; the case is classified as an alleged suicide, though her family has raised concerns over the circumstances.
What did Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav promise the family?
CM Mohan Yadav assured the family of full state government support and said the Madhya Pradesh government would write to the CBI urging it to investigate the case. He also confirmed arrangements would be made to transport Twisha's mortal remains to Delhi.
What did the post-mortem report find?
The post-mortem conducted on 13 May at AIIMS Bhopal concluded the cause of death as 'antemortem hanging by ligature'. However, the report also documented multiple blunt-force injuries including bruises on the left upper arm, left forearm, right wrist, right ring finger, and a bruise beneath the scalp, which have raised questions about the circumstances of death.
Will there be a second post-mortem?
The decision on a second post-mortem examination will be taken by the court, according to officials. It has not been ordered as of Wednesday.
Why is the family demanding a CBI probe?
The family has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding Twisha's death, particularly given the multiple blunt-force injuries noted in the autopsy alongside the primary cause of hanging. They believe a central agency investigation would be more impartial than a state police inquiry.
