Bhopal

Family members of Twisha Sharma on Friday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to recommend a CBI probe into her death case, while alleging that the investigation had been delayed due to the “influence and power” of the accused.

Twisha’s uncle, Lokesh Sharma, said the move was a step towards justice, though he felt the action should have been initiated earlier.

“We welcome the decision. The Madhya Pradesh government has now moved towards ensuring justice for the victim, although this should have happened much sooner. We are grateful to the government for taking this step,” he told ANI.

Her cousin, Ashish Sharma, claimed that the delay in the investigation reflected the clout enjoyed by the accused and called for accountability against those who allegedly helped them even after the incident.

“It is clear that the delay happened because of their influence and power. The government should identify those who continued supporting the accused after the crime. This decision is the result of the efforts of everyone who fought for justice for Twisha,” he said.

He added that while the family appreciated the decision taken by authorities, the delay would continue to cause pain. “Such delays should never happen in any case. Timely action is essential, and the law should work for justice, not for the powerful,” he said.

Describing the matter as a prolonged legal battle, Ashish Sharma said the family remained hopeful as long as people continued to support the fight for justice.

Earlier, Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said police had moved the High Court seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused.

“We are making efforts to arrest the main accused and have also approached the High Court for cancellation of anticipatory bail,” Kumar told reporters.

He added that police had issued three notices to Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and after she allegedly failed to cooperate with the investigation, a plea seeking cancellation of her anticipatory bail was filed before the court.

The development follows the Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to recommend a CBI investigation into the case and grant consent for the central agency to take over the probe.

Meanwhile, Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, was seen leaving her residence in Bhopal along with her lawyer Enosh George, who appeared agitated while responding to questions from journalists.

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Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, had married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025. After her death on May 12, her family accused her husband and in-laws of mental harassment and dowry-related abuse.