MP Women's Panel Visits Central Jail as Central Agency Correlates Digital and Medical Clues

BHOPAL: The ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the high-profile Tvisha Sharma death case has intensified following the retrieval of the second post-mortem report. Investigators have now shifted focus toward matching detailed medical, digital, and forensic evidence to piece together the exact sequence of events leading up to the actor-model’s death. The development comes alongside a surprise inspection by the state women's commission at the Bhopal Central Jail, where the prime accused and retired district judge, Giribala Singh, remains in judicial custody.

Surprise Inspection in Prison Ward

A team from the Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women, led by Chairperson Rekha Yadav, conducted an unannounced visit to the Bhopal Central Jail on Wednesday. During the inspection of the female ward, the team met with retired judge Giribala Singh, who is currently under judicial custody in connection with the dowry death case.

Commission officials observed Singh reading Devdutt Pattanaik’s mythological fiction The Pregnant King inside her cell. Upon noticing the arriving delegation, she immediately closed the book. Yadav enquired about the prison conditions, dietary provisions, and medical facilities available to the inmates. According to commission sources, Singh remained calm and stated she had no complaints regarding her treatment.

No Special Treatment Signs Found

The women's panel inspected various sections of the correctional facility, including the hospital ward, kitchen, library, and the art and craft center. Following allegations from the victim’s family regarding potential VIP treatment due to the accused's former judicial standing, the commission stated that no such irregularities were visible during the ground check.

"The inmate appeared composed and did not request any interventions. The commission found no immediate signs indicating that special privileges are being extended to any specific individual within the ward," Rekha Yadav later confirmed to reporters.

However, prison authorities remain on alert, deploying additional guards and upgrading CCTV surveillance near the barrack. Official records indicate that 29 inmates currently serving sentences in the same jail were originally convicted by Singh during her tenure as a district judge in Bhopal between July 2021 and February 2023.

Focus Reverts to Missing Evidence

Meanwhile, the CBI is scrutinizing significant procedural gaps attributed to the local police during the initial hours of the investigation at the Katara Hills residence. Ankur Pandey, the legal counsel representing Tvisha Sharma’s parents, has raised fresh questions over a timeline discrepancy involving the retrieval of a key ligature material.

According to legal documents filed before the High Court, Sub-Inspector Dinesh Sharma reached the spot at approximately 9:42 AM on May 13. While early crime scene photographs clearly showed two distinct belts hanging from separate ceiling rings in the room, the local police reportedly seized only one belt. Furthermore, the seizing officer kept the material in his personal vehicle instead of delivering it immediately to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) forensic experts, handing it over only on May 15 after protests from the family.

Digital Data Under Expert Review

The central agency is conducting a comprehensive review of deleted data, chat history, call logs, and photographs extracted from the mobile phones and laptops recovered from the household. The data correlation aims to verify claims regarding severe financial demands and mental harassment following the couple's marriage in December last year.

Investigating officials are also verifying medical documents presented by the defense during the initial bail applications, which claimed the deceased was undergoing psychiatric treatment. As part of this validation process, the CBI recently questioned Bhopal-based psychiatrist Dr. Satyakant Trivedi. While confirming the meeting with investigators, Dr. Trivedi declined to share specific clinical details publicly, citing medical ethics and patient confidentiality regulations.

Legal Representation Dilemma in Court

The legal proceedings took another turn in the district court after advocates Reina Verma and Shreyas Saxena filed their Vakalatnama to represent Giribala Singh. Because both lawyers are registered panel members of the Legal Aid Defense Counsel under the Legal Services Authority, the local court has sought formal administrative clearance from the authority before permitting them to lead the defense.

The CBI's special crime unit continues to cross-reference the findings of the second autopsy—conducted by a specialized panel from AIIMS Delhi following a Madhya Pradesh High Court directive—with the physical evidence collected during the recent dummy-weight simulation exercise at the crime scene.

Kanker police on Tuesday said they have arrested four people, including the deceased man’s wife, in connection with a year-old murder that was earlier treated as a suspicious death. According to investigators, 32-year-old Mukesh Vishwas was given heavy doses of alcohol and, while unconscious, was killed by applying electric current using a tubewell wire.

Case reopened

The body of Mukesh, a resident of Dalli-Rajhara in Balod district, was discovered in the Bande area of Kanker on May 24, 2025. Initial post-mortem findings showed burn marks on both hands and fingers, and the cause of death was recorded as electrocution, but the case had remained unsolved due to lack of direct leads.

“Initial reports indicated accidental death, but irregularities prompted a fresh look,” said a senior police officer who asked not to be named. Superintendent of Police Nikhil Ashok Kumar Rakhecha later formed a special team to re-investigate pending leads and revisit forensic evidence.

Electronic trail, forensic work

Police said the breakthrough came after combined technical and scientific probes. Cyber cell analysis revealed frequent electronic communication between Mukesh’s wife, identified as Saraswati Vishwas, and one Indrajit Das (31). Investigators then pursued call and location data, and matched those findings with forensic traces from the scene.

“Using technical surveillance, electronic evidence and scientific analysis, we reconstructed the crime scene and established a link between the accused and the crime,” the officer said. Items seized during raids include a tubewell electric conductor alleged to have been used in the killing, mobile phones and other corroborative material.

Alleged conspiracy and motive

According to the police charge sheet, Saraswati and Indrajit were in a long-running extramarital relationship. Mukesh had reportedly been preparing to file for divorce, and domestic disputes over the relationship had escalated in recent months. Sources familiar with the probe said the couple’s personal tensions provided the motive for a planned murder.

Investigators allege that on the day of the crime the accused lured Mukesh to a hut in a field belonging to co-accused Ranjit Sarkar. There, the accused forced alcohol on Mukesh until he lost consciousness. The men then used an electric wire commonly used for tubewells to administer a fatal shock, the police said. Afterward, the group attempted to present the death as accidental.

Arrests and remand

The four accused — Saraswati Vishwas (wife), Indrajit Das (lover), Surendra Bachhad (28) and Ranjit Sarkar (39) — were arrested following coordinated searches in Kanker and Balod districts and subsequently produced before a magistrate, who sent them to judicial custody, police said.

Impact and wider probe

Local residents said the arrest has sent shockwaves through the Bande community, where Mukesh’s death had been the subject of rumours for months. “People had suspected foul play but the case went cold,” one neighbour said. “It’s a relief that police reopened it.”

Police added that the special drive has also led to fresh examinations of several pending blind murder cases in the district. Officials said their review has so far helped crack four old cases, including incidents registered from Narharpur, Tadoki and Durgukondal areas.

Next steps

Investigators say they will now seek to complete forensic profiling and finalize witness statements before filing a supplementary charge sheet. The case will be investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder and criminal conspiracy.

“Further technical reports are awaited,” an officer said. “We will present all scientific and electronic evidence in court to ensure prosecution of the accused.”

Family of Four Found Dead in Durg Room, Suicide Note Recovered

Chhattisgarh tragedy points to financial strain and domestic discord, police investigation underway.

Bodies Found in Locked Room

In a tragic incident reported from Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on Friday, a family of four was found dead inside a locked room in the Mohan Nagar police station area. The bodies of a couple and their two young children were discovered under circumstances that have pointed investigators towards a suspected murder-suicide.

Police officials who reached the spot late in the morning found the parents, identified as Govind Sahu (45) and Chanchal Sahu (40), hanging from separate nooses. Their children—daughter Drishti (13) and son Yashant (11)—were lying on a bed in the same room, with visible injury marks on their necks.

Suicide Note Points to Family Discord

Officials have recovered a handwritten suicide note from the room, which is now a central piece of evidence. According to sources familiar with the matter, the note mentions ongoing family discord and financial strain as major factors.

“Initial reports indicate the note contains personal grievances. The exact wording is being verified,” a local police officer said, requesting anonymity as the investigation is at a preliminary stage. The authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the couple first killed the children before taking their own lives.

A Family Just Back from Pilgrimage

Neighbours and relatives have told police that the Sahu family had recently returned from a pilgrimage to the Tirupati Balaji temple. Govind Sahu worked with a private firm in the area, and the family had been residing in the rented accommodation for several years.

The bodies were discovered by the children’s grandmother. On Friday morning, when she went to call them and got no response, she alerted other family members. The door was eventually broken open, revealing the scene inside.

Post-Mortem Underway, Call Details Scrutinized

Police teams have sent all four bodies to the Durg district hospital for post-mortem examination. While the suicide note offers a apparent motive, officials are treating the case with caution.

“We are investigating the sequence of events. The call detail records of the parents are being pulled, and we are also questioning close relatives and neighbours,” said a spokesperson from the Mohan Nagar police station. The children's bodies have been sent for a separate forensic analysis to conclusively determine if they were smothered or strangled.

Economic Pressure Emerges as Likely Trigger

Preliminary inquiries with people in the locality suggest that the family had been facing a persistent economic crunch. While police have not officially confirmed the financial distress angle, sources on the ground indicate that mounting debts and daily pressures may have pushed the couple to take the extreme step.

The authorities have cordoned off the crime scene and are expected to release a detailed statement once the forensic reports and post-mortem results are submitted. No arrests have been made, and the case is currently being treated as an unnatural death.

Bhopal Grocer Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Bike Attack

Bairasiya kirana trader Hanif killed by unidentified bike-borne assailants near Shamsabad Road dhaba; single bullet pierced chest in targeted firing.

Bairasiya Murder Shocks Locality

In a shocking incident, a 42-year-old kirana businessman was gunned down in broad daylight in Bhopal's Bairasiya area on Wednesday evening. The victim, identified as Hanif, son of Mohammad Shafeeq, was shot at close range while riding his motorcycle towards Shamsabad to visit a relative. 

The bullet struck him in the chest and passed through, leading to his instant death. His body was found near a dhaba on the Shamsabad Road, roughly 10 km from his home in Ward No. 7, Bairasiya. 

Attack Unfolds in Minutes

Eyewitnesses told police that two men on a motorcycle approached Hanif from behind around 4:30 pm. One of them fired a single shot before the duo sped away. The entire episode lasted mere seconds, leaving passersby stunned. 

Hanif's family said he had no ongoing enmity or business dispute. "He was simply going to a relative's house. There was no prior threat," a family member told reporters at Bairasiya Civil Hospital, where a crowd gathered soon after the news spread.

Police Launch Probe

Bairasiya police reached the spot immediately after receiving information. Forensic teams and a dog squad were pressed into service to collect evidence, including the victim's motorcycle, which was recovered from the scene. The body was sent for post-mortem.

Bhopal Rural SP Ramsharan Prajapati confirmed that a case of murder has been registered against unknown persons. "CCTV footage from the dhaba and nearby areas is being scanned to identify the attackers. We are examining all possible angles, including personal or business rivalry," the SP said. 

No arrests have been made so far, but investigators are hopeful that visuals from the route will provide crucial leads. 

Rising Concern Over Roadside Shootings

This incident comes amid growing worries about targeted attacks in the region. Just days ago, a similar family-related shooting was reported in neighbouring Rajgarh district, where a young man was killed over old rivalry. 

In Bairasiya, locals expressed fear that such brazen crimes in daylight could erode the sense of safety in semi-urban pockets of Bhopal. Shopkeepers in the area said they now hesitate to travel alone after dusk. 

Family Demands Swift Justice

Hanif's relatives have urged police to crack the case quickly. They ruled out any immediate provocation, insisting the attack appeared sudden and unprovoked. The victim leaves behind a wife and children, who are in deep shock. 

Officials indicated that initial inquiries point to a possible personal angle, though nothing has been confirmed. Teams are also questioning locals and checking call records. 

What Lies Ahead

Police have intensified patrolling in Bairasiya and surrounding areas while appealing to the public for any information. The focus remains on analysing CCTV and forensic clues to nab the culprits at the earliest. 

As investigations continue, this Bairasiya murder has once again highlighted the need for better surveillance and quicker response mechanisms on arterial roads leading out of Bhopal. Authorities have assured that no effort will be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice.