CBI arrests former judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case
In a major development in the high-profile Twisha Sharma death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday detained retired district judge Giribala Singh from her residence in Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death of her daughter-in-law.
A CBI team, accompanied by a heavy police force, reached Giribala Singh’s residence in the Katara Hills area early in the day and carried out the arrest proceedings amid tight security.
Local police barricaded the locality and restricted movement during the operation.
The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh, observing that the lower court had failed to properly examine crucial aspects of the case.
Sharma was found dead at her matrimonial home on May 12, nearly five months after marrying Samarth Singh, son of Giribala Singh, on December 9, 2025.
According to the prosecution, Sharma’s family alleged that she was subjected to harassment by both her husband and mother-in-law and was allegedly pressured to terminate her pregnancy.
The High Court noted that it was an admitted fact that Twisha had undergone termination of pregnancy.
In its 17-page order, the High Court also referred to WhatsApp chats and witness statements, observing that allegations in the case were not restricted only to Sharma’s husband.
The court further pointed to multiple injuries found on her body apart from hanging marks.
While the post-mortem report stated that the cause of death was antemortem hanging by ligature, the court noted six to seven additional injuries on her body, including marks on her arm, finger and head.
A subsequent report clarified that these injuries were not caused during transportation or while removing the body.
Counsel appearing for Sharma’s father alleged that Giribala Singh, being a retired judicial officer trained in cyber forensics and crime scene management, may have used her expertise to tamper with the crime scene.
Speaking to IANS, Madhya Pradesh Advocate General Prashant Singh said the High Court had taken serious note of the antemortem injuries and the lack of cooperation during the investigation. Further investigation in the case is underway.