‘He’s a major drug addict’: Twisha Sharma’s father seeks fresh autopsy at Delhi-AIIMS, flags son-in-law’s substance abuse

BHOPAL: Navnidhi Sharma, the father of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her in-laws’ house in Bhopal, has demanded a fresh post-mortem examination, alleging a possible cover-up by her in-laws.

Speaking to reporters, Navnidhi Sharma demanded that his daughter’s body be brought to AIIMS-Delhi for a second autopsy before it starts decomposing to ascertain the real cause of death.

Sharma also rejected claims that his daughter consumed drugs and alleged that a drug-related case should instead be filed against his son-in-law, whom he described as a “major drug addict”.

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Twisha Sharma, 33, was found hanging at her husband’s home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12.

According to police, she met the accused through a dating application in 2024 and married him in December 2025. Her family has accused her husband and mother-in-law of murder.

“We demand immediate action for a second post-mortem before the body starts decomposing. The body should be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi. Secondly, we are demanding an independent investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court. They are making allegations about drugs, but those allegations are false. In fact, if any drug-related case is to be made, it should be against their own son, because the whole world knows he is a major drug addict. I strongly suspect this was murder,” news agency PTI quoted Navnidhi Sharma as saying.

Navnidhi Sharma also criticised the handling of the case and the anticipatory bail granted to Twisha’s mother-in-law.

“After the FIR was registered, we immediately demanded an arrest; however, on that very day—the day the arrest was supposed to take place—anticipatory bail was granted. To be honest, the arrest should undoubtedly have taken place. We are being told that ‘we are following the correct procedure’ and ‘maintaining a balance.’ Why is this word ‘balance’ being used?” he asked.

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“Secondly, the grounds upon which this anticipatory bail was granted have set a dangerous precedent; it has effectively become a black law... If anticipatory bail is being granted solely on the basis of age and reputation, then it renders the entire concept of law utterly meaningless,” he added.

Navnidhi Sharma further alleged delays in the registration of the FIR and claimed that the family had not been informed about the handling of Twisha’s body after her death.

“The police did not inform the parents that their daughter had died. The police should have informed us that they were transporting the body to AIIMS — especially given that the local police station was merely a few steps away,” he added.

Meanwhile, assistant commissioner of police Rajneesh Kashyap, who is heading the SIT, said efforts were underway to trace the accused.

“A case has been registered at Katara Hills police station in connection with the death of Twisha Sharma. Efforts are currently underway to trace the absconding accused. Rewards have been announced, and multiple teams have been deployed for the search,” he said.

“Technical evidence and other available leads are being used to locate the accused. At the same time, the matter is under investigation, and the team is examining all new facts emerging during the probe,” he added.

According to Twisha’s relatives, she had wanted to leave Bhopal and return to Noida. They said she remained in contact with family members until around 10pm on Tuesday, shortly before her death.

Police earlier said a case had been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to dowry death and harassment against the accused and his mother.

Officials said the SIT would investigate allegations of dowry harassment, physical assault and alleged attempts to destroy evidence after Twisha’s death.

A local court granted anticipatory bail to the retired judge on Friday, while the hearing on the husband’s anticipatory bail plea is scheduled for May 18.

(With agency inputs)