The CBI took over the Twisha Sharma death case from Bhopal Police on May 25, 2026, re-registering the FIR from Katara Hills station. The Supreme Court assured a fair and impartial investigation.
The CBI's Special Crime Unit from Delhi registered an FIR on Monday night around 8 p.m. Deputy Superintendent of Police Nishu Kushwaha was appointed investigating officer. The agency team has reached Bhopal and formal probe will begin on Tuesday.
On May 12, the body of 33-year-old model Twisha Sharma was found hanging in her in-laws' house in Katara Hills. The family alleged dowry harassment while police registered the case under BNS sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5).
A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed a fair investigation during Monday's hearing. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about the CBI's move.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday granted two days to retired judge Giribala Singh to file her reply. Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar ruled out allegations of CCTV footage tampering.