Bhopal, May 20: The family of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide on May 12 at her in-laws’ home in Bhopal, has issued a new statement. They believe that an independent medical opinion from a prominent national institution would help restore public trust in the investigation.
This petition was filed on Tuesday before Magistrate Anudita Gupta, with a hearing expected today. The family aims to ensure transparency regarding the suspicious circumstances surrounding Twisha’s death and to preserve crucial forensic evidence.
Twisha’s body has been held at AIIMS Bhopal for the past eight days. The family expressed concern that further delays could compromise vital findings.
Twisha’s father, Nav Nidhi Sharma, stated, “We filed this petition solely to ensure that there are no doubts left regarding the true cause and circumstances of her death.”
In their statement, the family referred to the co-accused, Giribala Singh, who has been granted interim bail, as “Giri Hui Bala.”
The family is also demanding the immediate preservation and forensic safeguarding of call detail records linked to over 40 mobile numbers, tower location data, electronic communication records, internet usage logs, WhatsApp and other digital metadata, as well as related electronic evidence.
They argued that if Giribala Singh believes she is innocent, she should support the request for a second autopsy at AIIMS Delhi.
Twisha’s father emphasized that once all forensic procedures are completed, her body can be laid to rest peacefully and with full respect.
The family has raised concerns that interference or delays by influential individuals could lead to the degradation of evidence due to the body’s decomposition. Sharma expressed, “We fear that unnecessary delays in the process could affect critical forensic conclusions irreparably, hindering the pursuit of justice.”
The statement also objected to reports that an individual currently out on bail allegedly used the judicial office premises to speak with the media and make statements against the deceased. The family noted that Twisha can no longer defend herself against public accusations made against her.
They questioned whether ordinary citizens receive protection under the law when influential people are involved in a case, or if public institutions can be used to create a hostile environment against a deceased victim who can no longer speak for herself.
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