CBI special court has sent Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh to judicial custody until June 16, following the completion of their remand period.
Allegations of evidence mishandling and assault claims have surfaced during the investigation.
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In the ongoing investigation into Twisha Sharma's death, a CBI special court has ordered her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, to judicial custody until June 16. The CBI did not seek police remand for the accused, leading to their transfer to Bhopal Central Jail, where they will be kept separate from other inmates.
During the court proceedings, Giribala Singh alleged that Twisha's lawyer, Anurag Srivastava, assaulted her son Samarth in Jabalpur court. Srivastava refuted the claims, suggesting that CCTV footage from the court could clarify the matter. He further questioned Samarth's whereabouts during the alleged incident. Both accused denied allegations of tampering with evidence and maintained that their relationship with Twisha was normal.
The investigation has revealed lapses in handling key evidence. A ligature belt, suspected to be linked to Twisha's death, was reportedly kept in a police officer's car for two days instead of being secured for forensic analysis. The CBI is preparing to issue a notice to the officer involved, PSI Dinesh Sharma, for questioning. Twisha's family has raised concerns over the mishandling of this evidence, which they believe strengthens suspicions of foul play.
Additionally, investigators are examining Twisha's financial and professional challenges, including irregular salary payments over the past six to seven months, to determine if these factors contributed to her mental state.
The case continues to unfold, with further questioning of individuals connected to the incident expected.