Heart-rending scenes were witnessed at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh on Friday as the family of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, the victim in the high-profile Bhopal dowry death case, consigned her ashes to the sacred waters of the Ganga.
A video from the ghat captured heartbroken family members carrying out the final Hindu rites, including asthi visarjan, accompanied by prayers and solemn observances attended by relatives and other mourners.
On May 12, Twisha Sharma was discovered hanging in her matrimonial residence in the Katara Hills locality of Bhopal. Her family claims that she had been continuously subjected to dowry-related harassment and domestic violence by her husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh.
Emotional Scenes At Triveni Ghat
The footage showed Twisha’s family walking along the ghat steps with ceremonial baskets brimming with flowers, fruits, and ritual offerings before carrying out the immersion rituals.
Female relatives were observed comforting each other as priests and family members performed puja rituals with kalash, flowers, and sacred offerings along the riverbank..
A framed photograph of Twisha was also visible during the ceremonies, which marked the final public farewell for the former model-actress.
The mood stayed solemn as family members assembled to perform the final rituals in line with Hindu customs.
CBI Custody For Husband And Mother-In-Law
Meanwhile, on Friday, a local court in Bhopal placed Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, in CBI custody for five days in connection with the case.The Central Bureau of Investigation informed the court that it required custody of both accused for detailed interrogation and confrontation regarding the circumstances surrounding Twisha’s death.
Justice Shobhana Bhalawe granted the agency’s plea, remanding both accused until June 2.
Officials stated that investigators intend to interrogate the mother and son together in order to address discrepancies in their accounts and reconstruct the chain of events that resulted in Twisha’s death.
High Court Cancelled Giribala Singh’s Bail
The development occurred a few days after the Madhya Pradesh High Court revoked the anticipatory bail previously granted to retired district judge Giribala Singh.In its ruling, the High Court held that the gravity of the accusations and the surrounding facts justified revoking the relief previously granted by the lower court.
The CBI later took Giribala Singh into custody on Thursday and then presented her in court together with Samarth Singh.
Family Alleges Dowry Harassment
Twisha Sharma’s family has consistently alleged that she was mentally and physically harassed over dowry demands after her marriage to Samarth Singh on December 9, 2025.
Family members cited WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Twisha before her death and pointed to injuries mentioned in the autopsy report to support their claims of abuse and torture.
The case triggered widespread outrage on social media and renewed discussions around dowry-related violence and accountability.
Before her arrest, Giribala Singh had denied the allegations in multiple media interviews and raised counterclaims regarding Twisha’s mental health and medical history.
The CBI, which officially assumed control of the investigation earlier this week, has now filed a new FIR against both accused individuals as the inquiry proceeds.
