The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, in connection with the alleged dowry death case in Bhopal. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail and directed that she no longer be granted interim protection in the matter.
According to officials, a CBI team reached Singh’s residence around 10:30 am and conducted several hours of questioning. She was formally taken into custody at approximately 5:10 pm after sustained interrogation and preliminary investigation procedures. The agency has accused her of serious offences linked to the death of Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly found hanging at her marital home earlier this month.
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As part of the ongoing probe, CBI officials also carried out an extensive forensic examination of the residence. Investigators reportedly used high-resolution 3D scanning technology to recreate the scene and document the entire premises. Nearby buildings and terraces were also examined to determine visibility angles and assess whether the incident site could be seen from surrounding locations, an effort aimed at reconstructing possible movements and circumstances leading up to the incident.Giribala Singh is facing charges under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including sections related to dowry death, cruelty by husband or relatives, and criminal acts committed with common intention.
She has also been booked under relevant sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Investigators have alleged that the case involves sustained mental harassment and dowry-related demands.The High Court, while cancelling her bail, reportedly noted serious concerns including alleged antemortem injuries on the deceased, inconsistent cooperation during investigation, and digital evidence such as WhatsApp chats indicating harassment. The court also observed that statements from the victim’s family consistently pointed to ongoing cruelty from both her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother.Prosecutors further argued that Giribala Singh, a retired judicial officer with knowledge of cybercrime and forensic procedures, could potentially influence or tamper with evidence. The court took note of these allegations while denying her relief.Her son, Samarth Singh, who is also accused in the case, had earlier surrendered before a court after being absconding for several days. The CBI has now formally taken over the investigation after re-registering the FIR initially filed by state police.The case continues to develop as investigators examine forensic evidence, digital records, and witness statements to determine the sequence of events leading to Twisha Sharma’s death.
