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PRJ-LIVE-MP-2026-TWISHADowry DeathUNDER INVESTIGATION

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Incident: 2026-05-12(approx.)

IPC Sections: 304, 498

Victims: 1

Data confidence:95%

Progress

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Timeline · 7 events

  1. FIR REGISTEREDMilestone88%

    Twisha Sharma found dead at marital home in Bhopal, MP. FIR registered under IPC 304B/498A. Husband Samarth Singh absconded immediately after death.

    TOI12/5/2026
  2. ARREST MADEMilestone95%

    Husband Samarth Singh surrenders to MP Police after 10-day disappearance. Taken into custody in Bhopal.

    TOI22/5/2026
  3. CBI TAKEOVERMilestone97%

    CBI officially takes over the dowry death investigation. Samarth Singh transferred to CBI custody.

    TOI26/5/2026
  4. BAIL DENIEDMilestone98%

    MP High Court quashes anticipatory bail of mother-in-law Giribala Singh (retired sessions judge). CBI questions her for over 7 hours.

    Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court

    HINDU28/5/2026
  5. ARREST MADEMilestone99%

    Giribala Singh arrested by CBI. Both accused remanded to 5-day CBI custody. CBI begins joint interrogation and crime scene recreation.

    "Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested"
    HINDU29/5/2026
  6. WITNESS EXAMINED96%

    CBI recreates crime scene with an 80-kg dummy model using "tunnel view" forensic technique to determine cause and circumstances of death.

    HINDU31/5/2026
  7. WITNESS EXAMINED94%

    CBI seeks custody extension. Witness alleges assault by Samarth's associates. CBI questions Giribala Singh on pregnancy, injuries, and WhatsApp communication.

    "Pregnancy, Injuries, WhatsApp Chats: 20 Questions CBI Asked Giribala Singh"
    HINDU1/6/2026

Key Milestones

  • 2026-05-12FIR REGISTERED
  • 2026-05-22ARREST MADE
  • 2026-05-26CBI TAKEOVER
  • 2026-05-28BAIL DENIED
  • 2026-05-29ARREST MADE
Privacy notice: Victim identities are protected via cryptographic pseudonymisation. Accused names may be partially redacted pending conviction. All data sourced from public records.