Lagatar24 Desk
Bhopal: Retired judge Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills on May 12, has denied allegations that she contacted influential individuals to interfere in the investigation, saying the calls she made were only to receive condolences.
Denies Influencing Investigation
Speaking to reporters, Giribala Singh said everything being reported in the media is wrong and that she had no intention of influencing the police. She questioned why she was being treated like a terrorist, saying she had not received a formal police notice and that officers never recorded her statement despite being present near her home. She said she has no objection to a CBI inquiry and alleged that local police are working in favour of the other side.
Family Alleges Calls to Judges, IAS and IPS Officers
Twisha’s father Navnidhi Sharma had issued a press note alleging that Giribala Singh contacted several influential individuals after Twisha’s death, including judges, IAS and IPS officers, advocates, and doctors. The family’s legal team released a list of phone numbers and names allegedly contacted. The family called for an SIT examination of all call records, digital communications, and CCTV logs from the period immediately following the incident.
CCTV Footage and Doctored Videos
On allegations that she contacted CCTV technicians soon after the incident, Giribala Singh said she only wanted to understand what had happened inside her own house. She alleged that videos and audio clips circulating on social media have been fabricated and manipulated, and said her advocate has filed an application over the unauthorised recording inside her home.
Husband Remains Absconding
Main accused Samarth Singh, Twisha’s husband, remains at large nearly 10 days after the FIR was registered. Bhopal Police has issued a Look Out Circular against him and raised the reward for information leading to his arrest to Rs 30,000. Twisha’s family has also challenged Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, arguing that the lower court ignored material evidence related to dowry death provisions.
