Arrest Imminent? CBI Reaches Former Judge Giribala Singh’s Residence After High Court Quashes Bail in Twisha Sharma Death Case
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In a major development in the Twisha Sharma death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took retired Bhopal district judge Giribala Singh into custody on Thursday evening, hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court firmly quashed her anticipatory bail.
The arrest follows an intense, six-hour questioning session by CBI officials at Singh’s residence in the Bag Mughaliya extension area of Bhopal. The agency, which recently took over the probe following Supreme Court directives, also recreated the crime scene as they prepare to confront Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh-who is already in CBI custody-with each other’s statements.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the High Court’s observations, the investigative techniques being employed by the CBI, and the serious allegations surrounding the tragic death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma.
The High Court’s Scathing Observations
The anticipatory bail, initially granted to Giribala Singh by a Bhopal sessions court on May 15, was challenged by both Twisha’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, and the Madhya Pradesh Government.
In a 17-page order, vacation judge Justice Devnarayan Mishra cancelled the bail, noting severe lapses by the trial court. The High Court highlighted several critical medical and behavioral findings:
- Antemortem Injuries: The court pointed to the postmortem report which revealed seven antemortem injuries (sustained before death) on Twisha’s body-including four on her left arm, one on a ring finger, and a significant head injury. The court noted these injuries could not have been caused while removing her body from the ligature or transporting her to the hospital.
- Non-Cooperation and Tampering: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the state, argued that after securing bail, Giribala Singh showed no remorse, held press conferences to malign the deceased, and failed to cooperate with investigators.
- Misuse of Judicial Skills: Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, representing Twisha’s father, alleged that Giribala Singh utilized her specialized training in Cyber Crimes, Forensic & Digital Signature Technology, and Crime Scene Management-acquired during her judicial tenure-to selectively tamper with CCTV footage and manipulate the crime scene.
- Suspicious Autopsy Presence: The CBI counsel flagged the suspicious presence of Giribala Singh’s sister (a private doctor) and another private physician inside the post-mortem room during the first autopsy conducted at AIIMS Bhopal on May 13.
The CBI Takes Charge: ‘Tunnel View’ Investigation
With Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, surrendering after a 10-day manhunt and now on CBI remand until May 29, the central agency is employing advanced forensic techniques to unravel the mystery of May 12.
The CBI has launched a “tunnel view” mapping operation at the Katara Hills marital home. This highly detailed digital reconstruction aims to create a minute-by-minute timeline of Twisha’s final hours. Investigators are meticulously scanning:
- CCTV footage and identifying timing discrepancies.
- Mobile phone records, call detail records (CDRs), and Wi-Fi logs.
- Forensic mapping of rooms across all three floors to track the exact sequence of entries and exits.
The agency is also probing disturbing anomalies, including a missing belt during the post-mortem, mismatched height records, and contradictions in the initial FIR filed by the local police three days after the incident.
The Background of the Case
Twisha Sharma, a Noida resident, married Samarth Singh on December 19, 2025. According to the prosecution, the marriage quickly deteriorated, particularly after Twisha was found to be pregnant. Her family alleges that her husband and mother-in-law doubted her character, forced an abortion, and subjected her to relentless physical abuse and dowry demands. Days before she was found hanging, Twisha sent WhatsApp messages to her mother detailing severe mental torture and stating she felt trapped.
As the CBI prepares to produce Giribala Singh before a local court on Friday to seek formal remand, Twisha’s family remains steadfast in their claim that their daughter did not commit suicide, but was murdered.
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