Twisha Sharma Case: Samarth Singh ‘Not Cooperating’ With Probe
SIT to reconstruct crime scene as Supreme Court orders fair and impartial investigation
- Investigators say Samarth Singh evading key questions
- SIT likely to recreate crime scene at Bhopal residence
- Supreme Court says probe must remain fair and unbiased
- CBI set to take over investigation into Twisha Sharma death
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 25th May: Investigators probing the death of Twisha Sharma have found that her husband, lawyer Samarth Singh, is “not cooperating” with the investigation, sources said on Monday.
Samarth Singh, who remained missing for 10 days after Twisha’s death, resurfaced last week and appeared before a court in Jabalpur to surrender after withdrawing his anticipatory bail plea from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The police had earlier announced a reward of ₹10,000 for information leading to his whereabouts, which was later increased to ₹30,000.
Twisha Sharma, 33, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12.
While initial reports termed it a suicide, the case later escalated after allegations of dowry harassment and mental torture surfaced.
WhatsApp chats exchanged between Twisha and her mother reportedly indicated that she felt “trapped” in an unhappy marriage and was emotionally distressed.
Sources said Samarth Singh has failed to provide satisfactory answers to several questions posed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Investigators are also reportedly unconvinced by some of the responses given during interrogation.
According to sources, the SIT is likely to take Samarth Singh to his Bhopal residence for reconstruction of the crime scene as part of the ongoing probe.
Officials are also questioning him regarding his whereabouts during the 10-day period when he remained absconding.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of India on Monday assured that the investigation into the case would remain fair, independent and impartial.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Central Bureau of Investigation would immediately take over the probe.
The court was told that all administrative formalities for the transfer would be completed without delay.
Sources said the CBI is expected to seek custody of Samarth Singh for further investigation.
The Supreme Court also urged the media to exercise restraint and avoid publishing statements of potential witnesses, observing that such reporting could affect issues that are yet to be investigated.
The top court had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter amid concerns over alleged procedural lapses, delay in FIR registration and inconsistencies in post-mortem findings.
