The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12.
The arrest came hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail earlier granted to Singh in connection with the case.
Earlier in the day, a three-member CBI team reached Singh's residence and questioned her as part of the ongoing probe. According to sources, the agency also carried out digital mapping of the house during the visit.
The CBI has intensified its investigation after taking over the case earlier this week. Sources said the agency is planning to set up a camp office in Bhopal and has written to the city Police Commissioner seeking office space for the purpose.
The agency has also requested a secure facility to store documents and evidence related to the investigation.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken former judge Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased professional Twisha Sharma, into custody in Bhopal.
The arrest follows a midnight order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court that quashed the anticipatory bail previously granted to her by a Bhopal sessions court.
Key Factors in the High Court's Decision
Justice Devnarayan Mishra revoked the protective bail after reviewing crucial investigative material presented by the prosecution and the CBI:
Unexplained Injuries: While the primary cause of death was determined to be hanging, the post-mortem report revealed six additional ante-mortem injuries (injuries sustained before death) on Twisha's body—including four on her left arm, one on her ring finger, and one on her head.
The medical query report confirmed these were not caused by moving her body after the incident. Digital & Testimonial Evidence: Digital forensics uncovered WhatsApp chats sent by Twisha to her family detailing allegations of harassment and cruelty against both her husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law. Her family also alleged that Twisha was repeatedly pressured to terminate her pregnancy.
Non-Cooperation: The CBI submitted to the court that Giribala Singh—who currently serves as the president of a District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission—had failed to cooperate with the ongoing central probe despite multiple notices.
Case Background
Twisha Sharma married into the family on December 9, 2025.
The local police initially handled the case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions related to dowry death and cruelty.
Following the High Court's cancellation of her bail, a specialized CBI team moved quickly to arrest Giribala Singh at her Bhopal residence for immediate custodial interrogation alongside her son.
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