Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Incident: 2026-05-12(approx.)
IPC Sections: 304, 498
Victims: 1
Data confidence:95%
Progress
Timeline · 7 events
- 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 - ARREST MADEMilestone95%
Husband Samarth Singh surrenders to MP Police after 10-day disappearance. Taken into custody in Bhopal.
TOI22/5/2026 - CBI TAKEOVERMilestone97%
CBI officially takes over the dowry death investigation. Samarth Singh transferred to CBI custody.
TOI26/5/2026 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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