The investigation into the tragic death of model and actor Twisha Sharma has hit a severe infrastructural roadblock. A local court in Bhopal has highlighted a critical forensic gap in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city: the complete absence of an ultra-low temperature, $-80^\circ\text{C}$ deep-freeze preservation facility required to prevent her remains from decomposing.
Twisha was found dead on May 12, 2026, just five months after her marriage. Demanding a fresh autopsy due to alleged lapses in the local police investigation, her family has steadfastly refused to collect her body for final rituals. However, with the standoff entering its second week, time is rapidly running out for the physical evidence.
The Biological Race Against Time
The court intervened after revealing that Twisha’s remains are currently being kept at a standard $-4^\circ\text{C}$ in the AIIMS Bhopal mortuary. Forensic experts stress that this temperature is far too high for long-term storage, leaving the body vulnerable to imminent decay.
Faced with a dead end in the city’s medical infrastructure, the judge issued an urgent order to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Katara Hills:
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Inter-State Search: The police must immediately obtain written clearance from higher medical centers across Madhya Pradesh and major metros in neighboring states to locate an available $-80^\circ\text{C}$ deep-freeze unit.
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Immediate Reporting: The local precinct is required to file a swift, comprehensive report detailing alternative preservation locations to prevent the destruction of vital forensic proof.
Allegations of Abuse vs. Claims of Addiction
| The Family’s Case (Noida) | The Defense’s Counter-Claim |
| Relentless Torture: WhatsApp chats with her mother, Rekha Sharma, show Twisha felt “trapped” and faced severe mental and physical harassment over dowry demands. | Medical History: The mother-in-law claims Twisha was a psychiatric patient who struggled with severe drug withdrawal symptoms. |
| Physical Transformation: Family members state she was a vibrant, healthy woman who suffered drastic, sudden weight loss following her December 2025 wedding. | Police Invalidation: Investigating officers have officially stated there is zero evidence on record to support the defense’s addiction narrative. |
Judicial Stand-Off and Absconding Accused
Despite noting the administrative scramble over preserving the body, the Bhopal court formally rejected the family’s demand for a second independent post-mortem. The judge stated that the initial autopsy conducted by the AIIMS Bhopal medical board was thoroughly videographed, and found no evidence pointing toward collusion or foul play by the doctors.
The legal battle is further complicated by the high-profile backgrounds of the accused. Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh—a retired sessions judge—has already secured anticipatory bail from a local court. However, her husband, lawyer Samarth Singh, has been completely on the run since the incident. The Bhopal police have announced a cash bounty of ₹30,000 for any credible information leading to his immediate arrest.
