A 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, had reportedly sent messages expressing emotional distress before her death. Alleged chats that have surfaced indicate she felt trapped in her situation. Twisha, originally from Noida, was discovered hanging at her husband's residence in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12.
Dating App Marriage and Distress
Police investigations revealed that Twisha and her husband, Samarth Singh, met through a dating app in 2024 and got married in December 2025. According to multiple media reports, purported Instagram chats showed Twisha expressing her distress. In one conversation, she wrote: 'I am trapped bro. Bas tu mat phasna. (I am trapped, bro. You just make sure you don’t get stuck.) Can’t talk much. I will call when the time is right.' The other person replied: 'I am worried about you. I love you so much.'
Family Protests and Demands for Second Autopsy
Twisha's family staged a protest outside the residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday, demanding a second autopsy. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations against Samarth Singh and his mother, a former judge. The autopsy conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal stated that Twisha died due to hanging but also noted simple injury marks on parts of her body. Her family has refused to perform the last rites and insists that the body be taken to AIIMS Delhi for a repeat examination.
Police Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Relatives told police that Twisha had wanted to leave Bhopal and return to Noida. They also said she remained in contact with family members until around 10 pm on the night before her death. Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajneesh Kashyap, who is leading the SIT, earlier stated that a case had been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to dowry death and harassment against Samarth Singh and his mother. Officials said the SIT would investigate allegations of dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence after Twisha’s death.
An FIR in the case was registered on Friday against the former judge and her son. The retired judge later secured anticipatory bail from a sessions court, while the anticipatory bail plea of her son is scheduled for hearing on Monday. Police records currently list the husband as absconding.
