Bhopal Police have officially concluded that the death of Twisha Sharma was a suicide, citing clear findings from the post-mortem examination that identified hanging as the cause. Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar stated that medical and forensic evidence consistently supports this conclusion.

The case, however, remains under active investigation to determine the factors that may have led Twisha to take the extreme step. According to officials, the inquiry is now centered on understanding the circumstances surrounding her mental state and domestic environment prior to her death.

Twisha was discovered on May 12, suspended from an exercise rod on the terrace of her matrimonial residence in Bhopal. Following the incident, her family alleged that she had been subjected to ongoing emotional and physical harassment, including dowry-related pressure, and had expressed a desire to return to Noida.

She had married Samarth Singh in December 2025 after meeting him through a dating platform the previous year. Samarth, the son of a retired sessions judge, has not yet been located and remains untraceable more than a week after the incident. Police teams are conducting searches to secure his presence for questioning.

Addressing claims that the accused family was attempting to use influence within the legal system, Commissioner Kumar dismissed the allegations, asserting that the investigation is being handled independently and without bias. He also noted that although police guidelines allow up to a month to register a First Information Report in such cases, the FIR was filed within two days.

On questions surrounding the handling of forensic materials, particularly the ligature seized by the forensic team and later sent to AIIMS, the Commissioner confirmed that a separate internal review is underway to clarify the procedural sequence. He emphasized that the forensic analysis of the material aligns fully with the post-mortem conclusions.

Authorities have also stated they will not oppose a second post-mortem examination if requested by the family.

While acknowledging that arrests in some cases take longer than expected, the Commissioner expressed confidence that the absconding accused will be apprehended soon. Reaffirming the department’s position, he said the medical and scientific evidence conclusively indicates suicide.