A Bhopal court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of lawyer Samarth Singh, who is accused of physically and mentally abusing his wife Twisha Sharma. Her death earlier this week has led to allegations of dowry harassment and mental torture by her family.
Police Announce Reward for Arrest
Police have announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Samarth Singh, who remains absconding in the case. Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajneesh Kashyap Kaul stated that multiple police teams are working to trace the accused. "A reward of Rs 10,000 has been announced in the case. Several teams have been deployed to catch the accused Samarth Singh," ACP Kaul said.
Steps to Prevent Accused from Leaving Country
The officer added that authorities have initiated steps to prevent the accused from leaving the country. "Correspondence has also been sent to the passport office so that constitutional action can be taken. Our six teams are engaged in the investigation," the ACP added.
Background of the Case
Twisha Sharma, 33, a resident of Noida, married Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth Singh in December 2025. She died on May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal. Her family has alleged that she faced sustained mental harassment and dowry-related abuse from her husband and in-laws.
Bail Application Allegations
The case took a dramatic turn on Monday after contents of a bail application filed on behalf of Samarth Singh surfaced on social media. The application reportedly described Twisha as "a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment." Talking to PTI, Kashyap said, "In the bail petition, allegations regarding Twisha being a drug addict have been mentioned, but we are strictly investigating the case according to the sections in the FIR."
The anticipatory bail application, filed by Samarth Singh's mother Giribala Singh before a district court, alleged that Twisha was addicted to drugs and experienced irritability and trembling hands when she did not have access to narcotic substances. The application also claimed that she had been undergoing psychiatric treatment and counselling.
