Twisha Sharma death: NCW seeks report, details on accused husband

Published on 5/20/2026, 10:15:03 AM

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The Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage.
It sought a detailed action taken report (ATR) from the Madhya Pradesh Government within seven days.
Twisha Sharma was found dead on the night of May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area.
Police registered an FIR, charging her husband, advocate Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, with dowry death and harassment.
Police have announced a cash reward of ₹10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the husband, who has been absconding.

Quick context: The Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Hindu

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