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Twisha Sharma death case: CBI recreates crime scene in dowry and harrasment case

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI recreates crime scene in dowry and harrasment case

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A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday visited the residence of former district judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry harassment case, and recreated the crime scene as part of the ongoing investigation, ANI reported.  During the exercise, the team used a dummy body to gather crucial evidence in the presence of the accused, Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh. Silent protest held in Noida seeking justice Meanwhile, a silent protest was organised on Sunday demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal on May 12 after allegedly facing mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025. Following her death, her family alleged that she was subjected to dowry-related harassment by her husband and his family. The case includes serious charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Family says they have faith in investigation Speaking to ANI, Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma, said the family …

Newly married woman found dead; kin allege dowry harassment

Newly married woman found dead; kin allege dowry harassment

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A 24-year-old woman, married barely six months ago, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Lucknow’s Saadatganj area on Sunday, prompting police to register a dowry death case against her husband and other in-laws after her family alleged she was being harassed for dowry and a car. Newly married woman found dead; kin allege dowry harassment According to a police statement, the woman had married a resident of the Saadatganj area on December 9, 2025. Her family alleged that after the marriage, she was repeatedly harassed by her husband and other relatives over demands for additional dowry, including a car. The FIR was lodged by the woman’s uncle, a resident of Kanpur, who alleged that the continued harassment culminated in her death on Sunday. The complainant accused the husband and other members of the in-laws’ family of killing her over dowry demands and staging the incident as a case of hanging. “Based on the complaint, Saadatganj police registered an FIR under Sections 80(2) and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3 …

In another dowry-linked death, newlywed jumps from fourth floor of Delhi house, family alleges harassment

In another dowry-linked death, newlywed jumps from fourth floor of Delhi house, family alleges harassment

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Even as Twisha Sharma case continue to grab spotlight over dowry-linked abuse, a 25-year-old woman from New Delhi died by suicide, with the family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment. According to police, the woman was immediately taken to a nearby hospital after the fall, where doctors declared her dead. (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times) The newlywed woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of a building in northeast Delhi’s Mustafabad area, police told news agency PTI on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday. According to police, the woman was immediately taken to a nearby hospital after the fall, where doctors declared her dead. Marriage took place 3 months ago Initial investigation revealed that the woman had married a man of her choice nearly three months ago. However, her family has alleged that the situation inside her matrimonial home changed within weeks of the marriage. Also read | ₹7 lakh claim: What Twisha Sharma’s husband told MP SIT before CBI took over probe”>Abortion and a ₹7 lakh claim: What …

CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma dowry death case, re-registers FIR after receiving police files

CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma dowry death case, re-registers FIR after receiving police files

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the alleged dowry death of Twisha Sharma and re-registered the FIR after receiving the case files from the local police. The agency will now conduct a fresh probe into the matter, which had earlier prompted serious allegations and demands for a detailed and impartial investigation. The Central Bureau of Investigation takes over probe in Twisha Sharma dowry death case. (Representative image) The Supreme Court on Monday heard a suo motu case concerning the death of 32-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma at her marital home in Madhya Pradesh, amid mounting allegations of institutional bias, procedural irregularities and possible lapses in the investigation. Also read | Twisha Sharma case in Supreme Court today, dowry and probe lapses in focus The matter was registered as “In Re: Alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in the unnatural death of a young girl at her matrimonial home” and was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M …

Kerala woman dies after drinking toxic cleaning agent; husband held: Police

Kerala woman dies after drinking toxic cleaning agent; husband held: Police

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A 24-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after drinking a toxic cleaning agent in front of her in-laws in Kerala’s Kasaragod district, police said on Sunday. The woman was rushed to a nearby government hospital. (Representative Image/iStock) The incident was reported on late Saturday in Kasaragod’s Panalam. Police suspect it to be a case of mental harassment by the husband and mother-in-law, based on the complaint made by deceased’s family. A case has been registered at the Vidyanagar police station based on a complaint filed by deceased’s brother. An inspector told HT that the woman’s husband is detained and will be formally arrested soon. “It’s been alleged by the woman’s family that she was regularly mentally harassed over dowry and other matters by her husband and mother-in-law. On Saturday, she was physically assaulted by the husband, and her phone was snatched away when she tried to contact her family,” officer told HT. Also Read: ‘Brain bleeding’, organ rupture: Chilling autopsy findings of Noida married woman point to torture “Later, the woman went to the neighbour’s …

‘Stop romanticising marriage’: Ridhi Dogra pens note after Bhopal dowry death, urges women to educate themselves

‘Stop romanticising marriage’: Ridhi Dogra pens note after Bhopal dowry death, urges women to educate themselves

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The last few days have seen a slew of deaths, especially of young women, related to dowry harassment and mental torture. The alleged dowry death case sent shockwaves across the nation when a 33-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Bhopal. Actor Ridhi Dogra now reacted to the recent tragedies and penned a long note for young women, advising them to educate themselves and not expect boyfriends to become ‘prince charming’ after marriage. Ridhi Dogra has penned a note on marriage and modern relationships. What Ridhi said Taking to her Instagram account, Ridhi shared a long note to talk about marriage and feminism. She began, “Please stop romanticising marriage. The age of your parents and the world they grew up in has expired. Marriage is not the same. Boys should know that girls will not do what you ask them to blindly. Because laws etc has empowered them. Today, They can get a job/a place to stay/an income and live peacefully in society. So they don’t need to follow you and your orders …

Teen brother of husband apprehended in west Delhi dowry death case

Teen brother of husband apprehended in west Delhi dowry death case

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A day after a dowry death case was registered in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who fell from a three-storey building in Dasghara village near Inderpuri in west Delhi, police on Thursday said they had apprehended the teenaged brother of her husband. The woman’s 27-year-old husband and his 22-year-old brother were arrested earlier in the case. The woman’s 27-year-old husband and his 22-year-old brother were arrested earlier in the case. (Representational image) “We produced him before the juvenile justice board, which sent him to a correctional home for boys. As per the teenager and his family members, he is 17 years old. However, we are trying to collect his birth certificate and other documents to verify their claims,” said a police officer, who asked not to be named. Police said they have also recorded the statement of Reena Devi, the 34-year-old sister of the deceased, Veena Kumari, with whom the deceased had spoken over phone minutes before her death on Monday night. Reena told police that during the conversation, her sister was …

Bhopal dowry death victim’s co-actor Swetaa Varma ‘in shock’, doubts suicide angle

Bhopal dowry death victim’s co-actor Swetaa Varma ‘in shock’, doubts suicide angle

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A former co-star of the victim of the Bhopal dowry death case has reacted in shock to the incident, calling for a fair investigation. The 33-year-old was found dead at the home of her husband, a lawyer, in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. Swetaa Varma worked with the Bhopal victim in a 2021 Telugu film. Bhopal victim’s co-star remembers her The victim had worked in a handful of Telugu films before her marriage. Actor Swetaa Varma had worked alongside her in the 2021 Telugu film Mugguru Monagallu. Remembering her as a warm person who always carried “positive energy” on set, Swetaa wrote on Instagram, “Though our interaction was brief, we shared some fun conversations and a lot of laughter. She carried such positive energy and never seemed like someone who would take such a step.” The death was initially ruled a suicide by the police, before the victim’s family alleged that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws and accused them of a cover-up. The victim’s husband is a lawyer, and her …

Kangana Ranaut calls Indian society ‘notorious’ amid rising dowry deaths

Kangana Ranaut calls Indian society ‘notorious’ amid rising dowry deaths

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Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut recently took to social media to react strongly to the recent deaths of Twisha Sharma and Deepika Nagar. The tragic death of the two young women has sparked a nationwide debate around dowry harassment and violence against married women. Rising cases of dowry deaths A number of deaths linked to dowry have shocked the country over the past few days. An actress, Twisha Sharma, was reportedly found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, while another woman, Deepika Nagar, allegedly died after falling from the balcony of her residence in Noida. In both cases, the families of the women have accused their in-laws of dowry harassment. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Chinmayi Sripaada says Bhopal dowry death proves many Indian parents think their daughter is a commodity

Chinmayi Sripaada says Bhopal dowry death proves many Indian parents think their daughter is a commodity

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Over the last few days, the news surrounding the Bhopal dowry case has sent shockwaves across the nation. Twisha Sharma (33), a resident of Noida, married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December 2025. She died on May 12, and her family has alleged mental torture and dowry harassment by her in-laws. Police have registered a case and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. Singer Chinmayi Sripada has talked about the Bhopal dowry death. What Chinmayi said about the case Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has now reacted to the tragedy. She took to her X account and wrote, “Twisha’s death is proof that many Indian parents think their daughter is a commodity that is delivered to the in-laws and has no return policy. The girl can die at the In-laws. That is only honorable after Kanya Daan. Ok?” About Twisha’s death Twisha was found dead on the night of May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area, following which, the police registered an FIR involving charges of dowry death and …