Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 23 (ANI): Following the police custody of Samarth Singh, husband of deceased Twisha Sharma and the prime accused in her death case, members of the victim’s extended family on Saturday questioned the circumstances surrounding his surrender and alleged that it was a calculated strategy rather than a voluntary move.
Speaking to ANI, Twisha Sharma’s cousin Swati raised concerns over Singh’s conduct after the High Court directed him to surrender before the trial court.
Questioning why Singh approached the High Court instead of surrendering directly before the trial court or police, she alleged that he was ultimately traced through media presence and not through a direct surrender process.
“That wasn’t a surrender, in my opinion; I think it was a strategy. When the High Court ordered him to surrender before the trial court, why did he go to the High Court instead? Even at the High Court, the police didn’t catch him initially, and he didn’t surrender directly to them. He was caught there after being traced through the media,” she said.
Swati also appealed for the post-mortem process to be expedited so that the family could perform Twisha Sharma’s last rites without further delay.
“We are waiting for the AIIMS team to arrive for the post-mortem. I want the post-mortem done as quickly as possible so we can cremate her. It has already been a long time, so my only request is for this to be expedited,” she said.
She further demanded that the bail granted to Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of the deceased, should also be cancelled and that she should be taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Giribala Singh’s bail should also be rejected, and she should be taken into custody as well. This development is good, but it means the government has acted very late. If this matter had been taken seriously earlier, the case would be much further along today. There would not have been so much carelessness and neglect,” she added.
Ashish Sharma, another cousin of the victim, echoed a similar sentiment, saying that it is not a surrender. Criticising the High Court, he highlighted that Samarth Singh, “a fugitive,” remained inside the judge’s chamber for at least 2.5 hours. 
“It’s not a surrender. Whether he is guilty or not, he should have come forward. You must have heard this surprising news from the Jabalpur High Court that he was sitting inside a chamber for at least 2-2.5 hours. It’s a very surprising thing that a fugitive is sitting in a judge’s chamber. This is raising very big questions: how can this happen? Is the law and order bigger, or are the people who are supposed to uphold it bigger?” he asked.
Ashish Sharma also called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case, expressing hope that a central investigation agency would ensure a speedy and impartial inquiry.
“Every step was pre-decided; there’s a small hope for justice. When the CBI begins or has already begun the investigation, it’s hoped that whatever damage has been done and the delay that has occurred can be compensated for by taking immediate action and completing the investigation as quickly as possible,” he added.
The developments come amid increasing scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death. The Madhya Pradesh government has already recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter.
Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, had married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025. Following her death on May 12, her family alleged that she had been subjected to mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and his family members. The allegations triggered widespread outrage and demands for a detailed investigation into the case. (ANI)