Twisha Sharma's Family In Tears As Last Rites Performed 12 Days After Death
Twisha Sharma's Family In Tears As Last Rites Performed 12 Days After Death Published By, Last Updated: May 24, 2026, 17:57 IST Twisha Sharma’s second
Twisha Sharma's Family In Tears As Last Rites Performed 12 Days After Death Published By, Last Updated: May 24, 2026, 17:57 IST Twisha Sharma’s second autopsy was done at AIIMS Bhopal on Madhya Pradesh High Court orders, her brother then performed her last rites at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat in Bhopal. Navnidhi Sharma and Rekha Sharma, parents of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma (PTI) The last rites of Twisha Sharma was performed in Bhopal by her brother on Sunday evening following the completion of her second post-mortem examination, family members said. The ceremony was held at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat (Shamshan Ghat), Muktidham, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. In the videos, Twisha Sharma‘s mother was seen crying inconsolably, while devastated family members struggled to hold back tears during the emotional cremation ceremony. Twisha Sharma’s brother Major Harshit Sharma performs rituals of last rites, covers her in red saree according to Hindu rituals for one last time @Arunima24 With @_pallavighosh Fighting back his tears, Twisha’s father Navnidhi Sharma said, “I am very emotional right now. I just want to bid farewell to my daughter first." The second autopsy was conducted by a team of senior doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, after directions issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court amid growing demands for transparency in the investigation.
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Bhopal as Twisha Sharma’s mortal remains were taken from AIIMS Bhopal to the cremation ground at Bhadbhada for her last rites. Her brother, Major Harshit Sharma, along with grieving family members, gave shoulder to her body in an emotional final… pic.twitter.com/RdSGh3yJKR— News18 (@CNNnews18) May 24, 2026 Speaking to ANI, Twisha’s cousin Ashish Sharma said the family had initially wanted to conduct the final rites in Delhi but later decided against it due to practical and medical concerns. “We wanted to perform the last rites in Delhi, but I think it’s probably impractical in this heat to travel so far. Due to medical reasons, it’s been decided to perform her last rites in Bhopal," he said. Death Case The death of Twisha Sharma, 33, a native of Noida, at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills sent shockwaves through the country and sparked a furious debate on dowry practices in India. While her in-laws have alleged that she was struggling with drug addiction, her family has accused them of harassing her for dowry, claiming it drove her to death.
The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the case. Meanwhile, the Bar Council of India has suspended Samarth Singh’s licence. During the suspension period, he will not be allowed to use the prefix “Advocate" before his name. Twisha’s family has repeatedly claimed that Samarth Singh and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh, also used their influence to delay action in the case. Samarth Singh was surrendered before Jabalpur police on Friday after being on the run for at least 10 days. Previously, one of the family members alleged that there were significant shortcomings in the first post-mortem examination and expressed confidence that the fresh medical review would address unanswered questions. “There were a lot of shortcomings in the first post-mortem, and we have a lot of hope with the second one that will bring clarity on the things that were not there in the first one. The judiciary coming into action is a positive sign. Now that the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance, something will definitely be done," the relative said.
The case has drawn widespread attention after the Supreme Court reportedly took suo motu cognisance of the matter, while the High Court’s intervention led to the decision for a second autopsy under the supervision of senior AIIMS doctors. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Bhopal, India, India First Published: May 24, 2026, 17:09 IST News india Twisha Sharma's Family In Tears As Last Rites Performed 12 Days After Death Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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