Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May sparked a huge media frenzy India's federal police have filed charges in the case of a 33-year-old model and actor who was found dead in her matrimonial home in May just five months after her wedding. Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May in Bhopal city sparked a huge media frenzy, with the case making headlines every day amid rival claims of murder and suicide. In the chargesheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Twisha's husband and mother-in-law have been charged with "abetment to suicide" and "cruelty". Her husband Samarth Singh, a lawyer, and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, a retired judge, have denied the allegations against them. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing.

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Scoop News DeskIndia · Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:04 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM UTC

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