Agency plans face-to-face interrogation; virtual recreation of Twisha Sharma’s final hours underway.

Court Production After Medical Check-up

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday produced retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh before a local court in Bhopal, days after taking over the probe into the death of actress and model Twisha Sharma. The couple was brought to the court premises following a mandatory medical examination at the MANIT campus.

CBI’s legal representative formally requested a five-day remand for both accused, arguing that their custodial interrogation is essential for unravelling the sequence of events leading to the 25-year-old’s death. Officials familiar with the matter said the probe team wants to question the mother-son duo face-to-face.

Face-to-Face Interrogation Planned

According to sources, investigators believe confronting Giribala and Samarth simultaneously could expose inconsistencies in their individual accounts of what transpired on the night of May 12. The agency has already taken Samarth into custody earlier. With Giribala’s arrest on Thursday after nearly seven hours of questioning, the CBI now has both primary accused in its net.

“The idea is to recreate the emotional and situational dynamics of that night,” a source close to the development said. “Sitting them across from each other often leads to cracks in the narrative.”

Evidence Tampering Allegations

The retired judge was arrested late Thursday evening on allegations of tampering with evidence. CBI teams had first reached her Bag Mugalia Extension residence on May 26, two days after formally registering an FIR in the case. During spot verification, officers reportedly found signs that suggested crucial material may have been disturbed or removed before the agency could secure the scene.

Local authorities had initially handled the case, but the family raised suspicions over the police investigation, prompting the state government to hand over the matter to the CBI.

Virtual Recreation of Last Hours

In a significant development, the agency is now employing what officials describe as a “tunnel view investigation technique.” A virtual recreation of Twisha Sharma’s final hours is being prepared, allowing the team to map minute-by-minute activities before and after her death.

This digital reconstruction will incorporate call detail records, tower locations, and statements from household staff and other family members who were present that night. The CBI is also analysing digital evidence, including deleted messages and app activity, to verify claims made by the accused.

What Happened That Night?

Twisha Sharma was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her in-laws’ residence in Bhopal late on May 12. While initial police reports suggested a possible accident or suicide, the actress’s family alleged foul play and demanded a thorough probe. The case gained widespread attention after discrepancies emerged in the time of death and the family’s delayed response in informing authorities.

Sources said the CBI has already questioned domestic help and neighbours over the past week. Investigators are now likely to record statements from extended family members and anyone who communicated with the household in the 48 hours following the incident.

Next Steps in the Investigation

The court is expected to rule on the CBI’s remand request later on Friday. If granted, the agency will have five days to interrogate both Giribala and Samarth together, apart from continuing its forensic analysis of the crime scene.

Officials confirmed that no new arrests are imminent, but the investigation remains open to examining the role of other individuals based on evidence that surfaces during the remand period.

Anticipatory bail rejected a day earlier; husband Samarth Singh on CBI remand till May 29

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers on Thursday questioned retired judge Giribala Singh for over six hours at her residence in the Kolar Hills area, as her arrest in the Twisha Sharma death case appeared imminent.

The questioning began around 10:30 am, barely 24 hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in a late-night order. Sources familiar with the matter said the former judge was being confronted with digital evidence and forensic reports.

Heavy Security, Barricades Outside Residence

The retired judge’s house has been virtually sealed. Personnel from the Kolar Hills and Bag Sevania police stations have been deployed outside, and barricades have been put up around the property. Officials from both police stations were also seen entering the premises.

According to local authorities, the heavy security is a precautionary measure to manage the growing crowd of onlookers and media personnel that has gathered in the upscale locality.

3D Camera Used to Map Crime Scene

Investigators brought a high-intensity 3D camera inside the house to conduct a 360-degree forensic mapping of the entire premises. The technology is typically used to prepare scientific evidence for court.

Initial reports indicate that the camera was also positioned on the balcony to scan neighbouring rooftops and terraces. The CBI is trying to determine whether the spot where Twisha died was visible from any adjoining property.

What the High Court Said

In a strongly worded 17-page order issued late Wednesday, the High Court noted that the lower court had failed to properly examine the case diary and evidence. The court observed that multiple injury marks were found on the body, which the accused side could not explain satisfactorily.

“The trial court did not consider the seriousness of the case. It was not appropriate to grant relief to the accused,” the order stated, according to legal sources.

The court also took note of WhatsApp chats that allegedly show the mother-in-law and husband pressuring Twisha over her character and demanding an abortion.

Husband on CBI Remand Till May 29

Meanwhile, Twisha’s husband Samarth Singh remains in CBI custody after the agency was granted his remand until May 29. Officials are questioning him about the sequence of events on the night of May 12, when Twisha died under suspicious circumstances at their home.

Investigators are also looking into his ten-day disappearance. Police have confirmed that Singh had switched off his mobile phone and hid in Jabalpur while on the run. “He kept changing locations and avoided direct contact with people,” an official said.

The Case So Far

Twisha Sharma, an actress and model who had worked with several multinational brands and appeared in two Telugu films, died on the night of May 12. While her in-laws have maintained it was a suicide, her family has alleged murder.

A second post-mortem was conducted by a team from Delhi AIIMS at the Bhopal AIIMS on May 24. The final report, including histopathology and viscera analysis, is still awaited. Her last rites were performed later that evening at the Bhadbhada crematorium.

What Happens Next

With the CBI team expected to leave the residence at any time, officials said a medical examination will likely precede a formal arrest. The agency is also examining call detail records and CCTV footage from the area.

The Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter on May 25, with the Chief Justice expressing concern over questions being raised about the judiciary’s impartiality. For now, all eyes remain on the Kolar Hills residence, where a former judge’s fate hangs in the balance.

High Court cancels anticipatory bail as CBI records 360-degree visuals of Giribala Singh’s Katara Hills home

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday moved rapidly after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled anticipatory bail for retired judge Giribala Singh in the high-profile death of 22-year-old Twisha Sharma, officials and sources said, with investigators conducting detailed digital mapping of the accused’s house and questioning her at the residence. According to sources familiar with the probe, Giribala could be arrested any time.

Order and timing

The High Court’s 17-page order, issued late on Wednesday, set aside the anticipatory bail granted earlier by a trial court. The bench observed that given the seriousness of the allegations, the evidence on record and the present stage of the investigation, relief was not warranted. The court noted multiple injury marks on Twisha’s body and said the accused had not offered satisfactory explanations, according to a copy of the order made available to reporters.

CBI activity at scene

A CBI team reached Giribala Singh’s home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal around 10.30 am on Thursday and began questioning her, officials said. Investigators installed a high-intensity 3D camera inside the residence to take precise measurements and record 360-degree visuals of the first floor and other areas, part of a broader effort to recreate the crime scene and preserve digital evidence.

“Teams are recording the internal layout, the heights of walls and vantage points that could help corroborate statements,” an official involved in the probe said on condition of anonymity. The visuals are being added to the case file as scientific evidence, the source added.

Sequence of events

Twisha, who was married in 2023, died on the night of May 12 and was taken to AIIMS Bhopal, where an initial post-mortem recorded hanging marks and other injuries, the court order said. Police seized mobile phones and a DVR from the house the same day. The trial court had earlier granted anticipatory bail after noting certain WhatsApp messages that primarily complained about the husband and financial transfers into Twisha’s account. That order has now been overturned following a deeper review by the High Court.

Allegations and evidence

Prosecutors and investigating agencies contend WhatsApp chats and statements from Twisha’s family indicate alleged mental harassment, pressure to abort a pregnancy and demands for dowry. The High Court flagged inconsistencies in the defence account and raised concerns about potential attempts to influence the probe, noting public statements that could have tarnished the deceased’s image.

The post-mortem, the court said, found injuries that could not be explained simply as marks sustained while cutting down a body, making custodial interrogation of key accused necessary. The CBI has also been examining call detail records, digital backups and CCTV footage, and is probing whether any footage was tampered with, officials said.

Custody and questioning

Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, remains in CBI remand until May 29 as investigators try to reconstruct his whereabouts on the night of May 12 and reconcile his statements with technical evidence. Sources said the agency is also tracing contacts he had while allegedly absconding and matching his movements with phone records and digital footprints.

Security and ground reaction

Security around Giribala’s home was tightened on Thursday, with additional police personnel deployed in the neighbourhood. Local residents and journalists gathered outside the house; a reporter from a Bhopal daily filed live updates as the CBI proceeded. In a brief sighting on Thursday morning, Giribala was seen outside feeding street dogs, one source said.

What happens next

With anticipatory bail vacated and the CBI actively recording and analysing scene visuals, officials say an arrest could follow if questioning and evidence review point to custodial needs. The agency is expected to seek formal remand if it decides to take Giribala into custody. Court filings and formal charges, if any, will determine the next legal steps.

Investigators stressed that the probe is ongoing and that conclusions will rely on the forensic, digital and circumstantial evidence being assembled. The CBI declined immediate comment; the High Court registry confirmed the order but did not offer further comment beyond the written judgment.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the probe into the suspicious death of actress Twisha Sharma, re-registering an FIR that names her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh, officials said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, applications to preserve call detail records (CDR) and CCTV footage are scheduled for hearing in a Bhopal district court today.

CBI re-registers FIR
According to officials, the CBI team that reached Bhopal on Monday evening re-registered the FIR originally filed at Katara Hills police station. The fresh FIR is reportedly framed under sections related to dowry death after preliminary material suggested demands for additional money. Sources familiar with the investigation said the agency has recorded new entries following spot verification and interviews.

Court applications today
Twisha’s family has moved the Bhopal district court seeking preservation of her CDR, filed through their lawyer Ankur Pandey. Separately, Giribala Singh’s side has applied for the preservation of CCTV footage. Both petitions are listed for hearing this morning, court records show. Local police have not yet placed any report before the court; officials said that step was pending because the probe is now with the CBI.

Forensic belt under examination
Police and investigating officers confirmed the gymnastic belt alleged to have been used in the hanging was taken into custody. DCP Vikas Kumar Shahwal told reporters the belt was handed to a medical team after the first post-mortem and later retained by the SIT. The item was despatched to the forensic laboratory in Sagar about a week ago and remains under analysis. The Delhi AIIMS team’s request for further tests prompted additional correspondence between the city police, FSL and the cyber cell, officials added.

SIT searches and questioning
A special investigation team visited Samarth Singh’s home in Bag Mugalia Extension on Monday around 7:30 pm and carried out spot verification. Samarth and Giribala were questioned for roughly two-and-a-half hours. Police sources said Samarth told investigators Twisha had been under stress after a recent abortion and reiterated that he and his family had given her Rs 7 lakh at the time of marriage.

Delay in reporting under scrutiny
Twisha was found hanging on the night of May 12 at the Katara Hills residence; the case was formally registered at AIIMS Bhopal on the morning of May 13. The CBI will probe why the information reached the police late and whether any evidence was tampered with before official reporting. Family members have alleged deliberate delay in informing the police, accusing the in-laws of attempting to influence the crime scene. The new FIR reportedly notes possible interference with evidence and delays in notifying authorities.

Legal developments at higher courts
The case drew national attention this week when the Supreme Court took suo motu notice and heard arguments on Monday. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (reported earlier as part of the bench) cautioned media against running after statements from either side and urged the matter be allowed to proceed within legal bounds. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to Giribala Singh following petitions by the state government and Twisha’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, challenging her anticipatory bail and alleging lack of cooperation with investigators.

Second post-mortem, funeral held
A Delhi AIIMS team conducted a second post-mortem at Bhopal AIIMS on May 24, twelve days after the initial autopsy. Twisha’s last rites took place the same evening at Bhadbhada crematorium; her brother, Major Harshit, performed the final rites, family sources said.

What happens next
With the CBI now leading the investigation, the case is likely to be transferred to a special court in due course, officials indicated. Today's district court hearing on preserving digital and CCTV records could determine what evidence remains immediately accessible to investigators. Forensic reports on the belt and other material are awaited and expected to shape the agency’s next steps.

Delhi AIIMS four-member team conducts second post-mortem at Bhopal AIIMS; family says funeral likely this evening

A four-member team from Delhi AIIMS began a second post-mortem on the body of actress Twisha Sharma at Bhopal AIIMS on Sunday, officials said, as tight security remained in and around the hospital morgue. The development comes amid competing claims from the actress’s natal and marital families and fresh legal and investigative moves, including a direction for possible CBI involvement.

Second post-mortem underway
According to hospital sources, the AIIMS team reached Bhopal late Saturday night and started the judicial procedure early Sunday morning. Police and hospital security personnel were deployed around the mortuary and adjacent corridors to manage access. The entire process is to be video-recorded, as ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Family statement on funeral
Major Harshit, Twisha’s brother, told reporters that the family plans to perform the last rites at Bhadbhada crematorium at 5 pm today, subject to completion of post-mortem formalities. He declined to comment on whether the actress’s husband or in‑laws would attend. The family has also sought swift transfer of the case to the CBI, a demand vocalised by Twisha’s father, Navnidhi Sharma.

Court and probe developments
The case drew national attention after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance and listed the matter for hearing before a bench led by the Chief Justice on Monday. Earlier, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second post-mortem, directing that it be led by the AIIMS director and that the police keep the body under safe custody until the procedure is complete.

On Saturday, Bhopal district court sent Twisha’s husband, identified as Samarth Singh, to seven days’ police remand after his production before the magistrate. The court also ordered seizure of his passport. Police said a look-out notice had been issued earlier amid concerns of possible flight from the country.

Sequence of events
Initial police records show Twisha, a 28-year-old actor and daughter-in-law of retired judge Giribala Singh, returned to her residence in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on the night of May 12. CCTV from the parlour showed her arriving around 6 pm. Samarth told investigators that the couple went for a stroll and later watched television; he said Twisha spoke on the phone with family and then went to another room. He said he later fell asleep and woke to find her missing.

Samarth and family accounts
In statements to police, Samarth said the couple’s relationship had been “normal” after marriage in December 2025 but that Twisha’s behaviour had changed after pregnancy was confirmed on April 17. He said she had travelled to Ajmer and Delhi briefly in April and returned to Bhopal on April 30. Samarth claimed Twisha had left a mark of distress in calls with her mother on the night in question and that his mother discovered Twisha hanging from an elastic exercise band on the terrace.

Police said CPR was administered and Twisha was taken to AIIMS Bhopal, where doctors declared her dead. Investigators, however, maintain that statements are being cross-checked and that Samarth’s account contains inconsistencies. “We are probing the sequence of events on May 12 and will examine all forensic leads,” an officer familiar with the probe said.

Legal fallout
The Bar Council of India on May 22 suspended Samarth’s right to practice; the BCI chairman confirmed the order. In the state High Court, the in‑laws’ request to hand over the body to the husband on religious grounds was rejected. The court has issued notices to multiple parties, including retired judge Giribala Singh, whose anticipatory bail the father has challenged.

State and central involvement
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said the state government had written to the Centre for CBI assistance; officials told reporters the state has conveyed willingness for central investigation. The father’s delegation met the chief minister on May 20 seeking an independent probe; the CM reportedly assured cooperation.

What happens next
Police said Samarth will be questioned further, including on the spot where the incident occurred and on movements from the day in question up to his arrest. Investigators plan to recreate timelines and collate CCTV and call data records. The second post-mortem report — expected later Sunday — could shape the next legal steps, including the family’s decision on where final rites will be held.

Hearings are scheduled in both the High Court and local courts on Monday and Tuesday: the High Court will continue its oversight while a Bhopal district court will hear an application to cancel Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail.