The family of the late model Twisha Sharma has denied Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claims that they refused to provide voice samples during the ongoing death probe. While the agency reported non-cooperation to the court, the defense maintains they were seeking clarification on transcripts. This follows recent forensic findings from AIIMS Delhi confirming the cause of death.
The legal proceedings in the death of 33-year-old former model Twisha Sharma have seen a new development regarding the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The agency recently informed the court that the deceased's husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, had refused to provide voice samples required for forensic analysis.
Legal representatives for both individuals have countered these claims in court. Samarth Singh’s defense stated that he did not decline the request but had asked for clarification regarding the specific transcripts he was asked to read for the recording. His lawyer argued that the CBI's report of non-cooperation misrepresents the situation. Similarly, Giribala Singh, a retired district judge, stated through her counsel, Enosh George, that she has already cooperated with the agency by providing voice samples on three separate occasions.
Twisha Sharma was discovered deceased at her residence in Bhopal on May 12. Following the incident, the investigation was handed over to the CBI, which led to the arrest of her husband and mother-in-law. Her family has consistently alleged that she faced dowry-related harassment, mental abuse, and domestic violence during her marriage. The FIR filed by her family includes details of a final phone call where the mother of the deceased allegedly heard shouting shortly before the connection was lost.
In addition to the disputes over the voice samples, the investigation has been bolstered by a final forensic report from AIIMS Delhi. The medical board conducted a detailed, month-long review of the case, utilizing national and international forensic standards. This report confirmed that a gymnastics belt was used as the ligature, noting that the belt matched the injury marks found on the victim's neck and contained traces of her skin tissue.
CBI officials are currently reviewing the findings from the AIIMS medical board alongside other evidence collected during the probe. The court is expected to weigh these forensic results and the conflicting accounts regarding the voice sample collection during the next stages of the judicial process. The primary monitorable for this case remains the CBI's next formal filing in court, which will determine how the agency proceeds with its charges in light of the new forensic data.