The CCTV visuals also appear to show attempts to administer CPR to Twisha on the stairs moments after she was brought down.BHARATNEWS / The death of Twisha Sharma has rapidly evolved into one of Madhya Pradesh’s most emotionally charged and closely watched investigations, with newly surfaced CCTV footage, allegations of dowry harassment, claims of psychiatric treatment, and the disappearance of her husband deepening the mystery surrounding the case.Exclusive CCTV visuals accessed by media outlets now appear to show Twisha walking toward the rooftop of her Bhopal residence shortly before her death. Around an hour later, the footage allegedly captures her husband Samarth Singh and two other men carrying her body downstairs.The visuals have intensified public scrutiny over what exactly happened inside the Katara Hills home on May 12.CCTV Footage Becomes Central EvidenceAccording to investigators, the CCTV footage shows Twisha Sharma climbing the staircase toward the terrace shortly before the incident.Later in the footage, her husband and two unidentified men are allegedly seen bringing her body downstairs. The visuals also appear to show attempts to administer CPR on the staircase moments after she was brought down.However, Twisha’s family has raised questions about the timing displayed in the CCTV footage, claiming the system’s date settings were incorrect. According to the family, the footage is from May 12 — the day of her death — despite the displayed date reportedly showing May 10.Investigators are now expected to conduct forensic verification of the footage to establish an accurate timeline.Husband Remains MissingOne of the biggest developments in the case is that Samarth Singh remains absconding. Police teams are actively searching for him after allegations of dowry harassment and murder were levelled by Twisha’s family.Authorities confirmed that six police teams have been deployed to trace him, while communication has also been sent to passport authorities to prevent any possible attempt to leave the country. ACP Rajneesh Kashyap Kaul stated that a reward of Rs 10,000 has been announced in connection with the case.Meanwhile, a local court has reserved its order on Samarth Singh’s anticipatory bail plea. His mother, Giribala Singh, has already secured anticipatory bail.SIT Probe UnderwayThe Madhya Pradesh Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case amid mounting public pressure and serious allegations from both sides.Investigators are probing:Allegations of dowry harassmentClaims of physical and emotional abusePossible destruction of evidenceMedical and forensic findingsCCTV evidenceWhatsApp chats and digital communicationContradictory statements from both familiesPolice officials said the preliminary post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal indicated death due to hanging.TWISHA SHARMA WITH HusbandHowever, authorities also admitted that action may be taken if negligence is found in the handling of forensic evidence, particularly regarding reports that the rope allegedly used in the hanging was not sent to AIIMS during the autopsy process.Disturbing WhatsApp Chats SurfaceThe case took a more emotional turn after WhatsApp chats allegedly exchanged between Twisha Sharma and her mother surfaced publicly. In the messages, Twisha reportedly described severe emotional distress inside her marital home.According to the chats, she allegedly wrote:“Please come and take me away from here.”In another message, she reportedly claimed:“My life has become hell.”The chats also allegedly included claims that her husband questioned the paternity of her unborn child and that she felt constantly suspected and emotionally harassed.Twisha allegedly told her mother that “these people are very cruel” and that her husband did not speak to her properly. Her family argues that these chats clearly indicate sustained mental harassment before her death.In-Laws Reject Harassment AllegationsThe defence, however, has strongly denied all allegations of dowry harassment and abuse. In bail applications and public statements, Giribala Singh claimed that Twisha had been undergoing psychiatric treatment and struggled with substance abuse.According to the plea, she allegedly suffered mood swings, irritability, trembling hands, and emotional instability. The application further alleged that she consumed narcotic substances and required counselling and medical treatment.The defence also claimed that her behaviour changed significantly after she became pregnant. According to the plea, Twisha suffered a miscarriage and had consumed MTP pills on May 7.Giribala Singh publicly stated that Twisha repeatedly expressed unwillingness to continue the pregnancy. The family also attached financial transaction records in court, claiming Twisha regularly received monetary support ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000 from her in-laws.The defence has used these details to argue that allegations of dowry harassment are false.Twisha’s Family Rejects Defence ClaimsTwisha’s family has strongly rejected all allegations regarding psychiatric treatment, drug use, and behavioural instability. They accused the accused side of attempting to tarnish her image after her death in order to weaken allegations of abuse and harassment.Her father, Navnidhi Sharma, has publicly questioned the integrity of the local investigation and demanded a second post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi. Family members staged protests outside the residence of Mohan Yadav, demanding an independent probe and justice for Twisha.They have also alleged that evidence may have been destroyed or manipulated after her death.Relationship Began Through Dating AppAccording to case records, Twisha Sharma and Samarth Singh met through a dating application before marrying in December 2025. After marriage, Twisha moved from Noida to Bhopal.The marriage initially appeared consensual and accepted by both families. However, investigators are now trying to determine whether the relationship deteriorated over time due to domestic disputes, emotional conflict, financial disagreements, or other issues.The case has also triggered wider debate regarding evidence handling and investigative transparency. One issue under scrutiny is the alleged failure to send the rope used in the hanging for forensic examination during the initial post-mortem process.Investigators are now reviewing whether any procedural lapses occurred. The defence side, meanwhile, questioned the presence of army personnel near court premises during hearings.Lawyers representing Giribala Singh argued that the case was being emotionally amplified due to the military background of Twisha’s family. They noted that Samarth Singh’s father had died in a militant ambush in Manipur in 1999 while transporting election material.Public Attention IntensifiesThe combination of CCTV footage, leaked chats, allegations of abuse, psychiatric claims, missing suspects, and courtroom drama has transformed the case into a major public story across Madhya Pradesh and beyond. Social media discussions have become increasingly polarised, with some users demanding immediate arrests while others urge caution until the SIT completes its investigation.Legal experts have noted that claims made in bail applications represent defence arguments and are not automatically established facts .At the same time, the emotional nature of the WhatsApp messages and the husband’s continued disappearance have intensified suspicion among sections of the public.What Investigators Must Now DetermineThe SIT investigation is expected to focus on several crucial questions:Was Twisha’s death a suicide or was foul play involved?Were there prior incidents of harassment or abuse?What do the CCTV timelines conclusively establish?Were any pieces of evidence tampered with or destroyed?What role, if any, did pregnancy-related issues play in the conflict?Were the claims of psychiatric treatment and substance abuse genuine medical concerns or part of a defence strategy?Why is Samarth Singh absconding despite denying wrongdoing?Investigators are likely to analyse mobile phones, medical records, financial transactions, CCTV metadata, and forensic evidence in the coming days.A Case Under National ScrutinyThe death of Twisha Sharma has now become more than a criminal investigation. It has turned into a wider public debate involving domestic abuse allegations, mental health claims, legal influence, and women’s safety after marriage.As the CCTV footage circulates widely and the SIT probe intensifies, pressure is mounting on investigators to establish a clear, evidence-based account of what happened inside the Katara Hills residence on the night of May 12.Until then, the case remains surrounded by competing narratives, unanswered questions, and growing national attention.
