AIIMS-Delhi doctors in Bhopal for Twisha Sharma second post-mortem
Synopsis
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a second post-mortem of actor-model Twisha Sharma — conducted by an AIIMS-Delhi forensic team — while her husband Samarth Singh, son of a former judge, has been sent to seven days of police remand. The dual developments on the same day mark a sharp escalation in a dowry death case that has put both the judiciary and forensic establishment under the spotlight.
Key Takeaways
Four senior doctors from AIIMS-Delhi's Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology arrived in Bhopal on Saturday night to conduct a second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma .
The second autopsy was ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court , which accepted a petition from Twisha's father challenging the first post-mortem report dated 13 May 2025 .
Samarth Singh , Twisha's husband and primary accused, was sent to seven days of police remand until 29 May 2025 by a Bhopal court.
Samarth, a lawyer and son of former judge Giribala Singh , had been missing since 15 May 2025 before being apprehended at the Jabalpur district court .
The court ordered seizure of Samarth's passport ; his anticipatory bail plea had been rejected by a lower court.
A team of four senior doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi arrived in Bhopal on Saturday night, 24 May 2025, to conduct a second post-mortem examination of actor-model Twisha Sharma, whose death has triggered a dowry harassment case and a high-profile forensic dispute. The autopsy is scheduled at AIIMS Bhopal on Sunday, following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Why a Second Post-Mortem Was Ordered
The Madhya Pradesh High Court accepted a petition filed by Twisha's father, who sought a fresh examination by an independent medical board, citing objections to the first post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal on 13 May 2025. The visiting team, drawn from the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at AIIMS-Delhi, is reportedly set to meet Twisha's parents and brother to record their specific objections to the earlier report.
According to reports, the doctors are also expected to visit Twisha's matrimonial home in Bhopal as part of the broader forensic investigation — an unusual step that signals the scope of the inquiry extends beyond the autopsy itself.
Husband Sent to Police Remand
Samarth Singh, Twisha's husband and the primary accused in the alleged dowry death case, was on Saturday produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class Anudita Gupta by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Bhopal Police. The court sent him to seven days of police remand until 29 May 2025.
Samarth had been taken into custody from the premises of the Jabalpur district court on Friday, after he attempted to surrender there. The court additionally directed the seizure of his passport, which his lawyer subsequently submitted before the bench.
Background: A Lawyer's Son Who Went Missing
A lawyer by profession, Samarth Singh is the son of former judge Giribala Singh. He had been missing since 15 May 2025, the day after Katara Hills Police registered a dowry death and harassment case against him and his mother in connection with Twisha's death. Bhopal Police had announced a cash reward for information leading to his arrest and issued a lookout circular.
While Giribala Singh had earlier secured anticipatory bail, Samarth's own anticipatory bail plea was rejected by a lower court — a legal setback that preceded his eventual surrender attempt at the Jabalpur court.
What Happens Next
The findings of the AIIMS-Delhi team's second post-mortem are expected to be pivotal in shaping the direction of the SIT investigation. With Samarth in custody and the forensic process under court supervision, the case is entering a critical phase that will likely determine the charges framed against the accused. The family's legal battle, backed now by High Court intervention, underscores the scrutiny that cases involving judicial and legal families can attract.
Point of View
It raises questions not just about this case but about the integrity of medico-legal procedures in dowry death investigations more broadly. The fact that the accused is the son of a former judge adds a layer of scrutiny around whether institutional proximity shaped earlier proceedings. The SIT's ability to build a case in seven days of remand, and the AIIMS-Delhi team's findings, will together define whether this becomes a landmark in forensic accountability or another case that fades after the initial outrage.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a second post-mortem being conducted for Twisha Sharma?
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second post-mortem after accepting a petition from Twisha Sharma's father, who challenged the findings of the first post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal on 13 May 2025. An independent team from AIIMS-Delhi's Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology was directed to carry out the fresh examination.
Who is Samarth Singh and why was he arrested?
Samarth Singh is Twisha Sharma's husband and the primary accused in the alleged dowry death and harassment case registered by Katara Hills Police in Bhopal. He is a lawyer and the son of former judge Giribala Singh. He was apprehended at the Jabalpur district court on Friday after going missing since 15 May 2025.
How long is Samarth Singh's police remand?
A Bhopal court sent Samarth Singh to seven days of police remand until 29 May 2025. He was produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class Anudita Gupta by the SIT of Bhopal Police.
What is the AIIMS-Delhi team expected to do beyond the post-mortem?
According to reports, the four-member AIIMS-Delhi forensic team is also expected to meet Twisha's parents and brother to record their objections to the first post-mortem report, and to visit Twisha's matrimonial home in Bhopal as part of the forensic investigation.
What was the status of anticipatory bail in this case?
Samarth Singh's mother, former judge Giribala Singh, had earlier secured anticipatory bail. However, Samarth's own anticipatory bail plea was rejected by a lower court, which ultimately led to his custody after his surrender attempt at the Jabalpur district court.
