Double Hanging Marks Fuel Suicide Probe Questions

A post-mortem report concerning the death of 31-year-old Twisha Sharma in Bhopal has revealed the presence of two distinct hanging marks on her neck. These marks, described as reddish-patterned abrasions, have led Twisha's family to question the police's ongoing investigation, which maintains the case is a suicide.

The family is demanding a second post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, citing alleged inconsistencies and suppression of evidence. Doctors concluded that the cause of death was asphyxia resulting from ante-mortem hanging, indicating she was alive when the hanging occurred.

Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar stated that the investigation is proceeding with a suicide angle, rejecting claims of pressure and affirming that an FIR was filed promptly. The alleged ligature material has been examined by the Forensic Science Laboratory and matches the autopsy findings. The police are actively searching for Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who is currently absconding, and have registered a case against him and his mother for dowry death and harassment.

Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, married advocate Samarth Singh in December 2025 and was found deceased on May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area. Her family has alleged dowry harassment and physical assault, further questioning the completeness of the initial post-mortem report regarding alleged injury marks.