Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh DGP defends Bhopal Police as CBI takes over case, launches probe
The Madhya Pradesh DGP defended the Bhopal Police's handling of the Twisha Sharma death case as the CBI took over the investigation. Allegations from Sharma's family included claims of bias and procedural lapses by local authorities. The case has drawn significant attention, with a second autopsy ordered and ongoing legal proceedings involving the victim's family and her mother-in-law.
- ▪Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana stated that the Bhopal Police followed proper procedures in the investigation.
- ▪Twisha Sharma's family has accused the local police of bias and procedural errors.
- ▪The CBI has launched its own investigation after taking over the case from the Bhopal Police.
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Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) said the Bhopal Police had followed due rules and procedures in the Twisha Sharma death case even as a team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched its probe in the case, a day after taking over it from the local police.Responding to questions from media persons in Indore, Mr. Makwana said, “The State Police, especially the Bhopal Police, carried out the investigation in accordance with the established rules and procedures. Since the family [of the deceased] had demanded, we ourselves recommended and handed over the case to the CBI.” Twisha Sharma’s husband sent to 7-day police remand; AIIMS Delhi forms panel for second autopsyMr.
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