Twisha Sharma’s ashes immersed in Rishikesh; family recalls her deep bond with Ganga river

BHOPAL: The ashes of Twisha Sharma, the victim of the high-profile Bhopal case, were immersed in the Ganga, with her father Navnidhi Sharma stating that his daughter had a deep attachment to Rishikesh and the Ganga river.The family of Twisha Sharma reached Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh to immerse her ashes in the holy river Ganga. "We have come here to perform the 'Asthi Pravah' (the immersion of her ashes). Twisha had a deep attachment to Rishikesh and to Maa Ganga. She would often sit for hours on the banks of the river. This place held a very special significance for her; therefore, honouring her sentiments, we decided to perform her final rites, the immersion of her ashes, at this very spot," Navnidhi Sharma told ANI. "This is just the beginning. This is a massive struggle involving very powerful people, and we are currently only in its initial phase. Our struggle will continue until the very end, until justice is served. We hope that the government, the investigative agencies, and our judiciary will deliver justice in this case, thereby setting a precedent," he added.Victim’s cousin, Ashish Sharma, said that before her death, Twisha had told the family she was facing multiple difficulties, including mental, financial, and other challenges. "Before she could manage to leave that place, or before her family could bring her back, we received the news of her death on the 12th. The entire situation surrounding her death is shrouded in deep suspicion. Obstacles were deliberately created for us in such a manner that the family had to struggle there for at least 15 days. Finally, we approached the High Court and requested a 'suo motu' intervention. Subsequently, a team from Delhi conducted an investigation at the site," he said. "The extensive media coverage surrounding this case generated significant public awareness, prompting the Madhya Pradesh Government to request the Central Government to initiate a CBI inquiry. Ultimately, the Supreme Court also took 'suo motu' cognizance of the case. We are hopeful that, even if the judicial process is slow, the victim will eventually receive justice, sooner or later. We hope that this case will set a precedent," he added. Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma, said the family was hoping for justice. "There is definitely hope even at this very moment. We are fighting. The results and everything are unfolding right before our eyes. The CBI is involved, and the High Court has finally taken a right decision. So we are very hopeful," he said. (With agency inputs)