Vague and bogus: Twisha Sharma's cousin rejects mother-in-law's drug use claims
Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, a retired judge from the Bhopal district court, has alleged that she was addicted to drugs, experienced frequent mood swings, and was undergoing therapy for schizophrenia. Twisha's cousin has strongly denied the claims.
A cousin of Twisha Sharma, the 31-year-old woman found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, has rejected claims that she used drugs, calling the allegations “vague and bogus”.
Speaking to India Today TV, Naina Sharma countered allegations made by Twisha’s mother-in-law to the media on Monday. “The allegation that she consumed marijuana is baseless. She did not need drugs to be happy. She was a pure soul,” Sharma said.
Twisha, a Noida resident, was found hanging at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on the night of May 12. Police are investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a retired judge from the Bhopal district court, had alleged that her daughter-in-law was addicted to drugs and frequently experienced mood swings.
'SCRIPTED STATEMENTS'
Singh also claimed that Twisha was undergoing therapy and that her prescriptions suggested she suffered from schizophrenia. However, Twisha’s cousin strongly denied the allegation.
“She was not schizophrenic. Seeking therapy or mental health support is not wrong and should be normalised,” Sharma said. She added that Singh had raised the matter in an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing probe.
Twisha’s family has accused her in-laws of wrongdoing, including domestic violence, mental harassment, physical abuse and murder. They have demanded a second autopsy and refused to perform her last rites, seeking justice in the case.
Backing the family’s allegations of foul play, Sharma claimed that her mother-in-law’s body language did not show “an iota of fear” and alleged that her statements appeared scripted.
“The way things were handled after her death made it seem planned,” she alleged.
MOTHER-IN-LAW DENIES ALLEGATIONS
However, Singh has pushed back against the allegations, claiming that Twisha’s family is carrying out a vendetta against her family and is trying to ensure that her son, Samarth Singh, is sent to jail.
A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed, and a case has been registered against the mother and the son under provisions related to dowry death and harassment.
The retired judge also denied allegations that her family had demanded Rs 2 lakh from Twisha’s family and refuted claims that they delayed helping the 31-year-old just before her death on May 12.
“As soon as her mother called, we all immediately started running up and down. When we saw our daughter, we tried to save her,” she told India Today TV.
Meanwhile, police have announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Twisha’s absconding husband. Investigators believe the case could take a crucial turn once he is traced and questioned.
A cousin of Twisha Sharma, the 31-year-old woman found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, has rejected claims that she used drugs, calling the allegations “vague and bogus”.
Speaking to India Today TV, Naina Sharma countered allegations made by Twisha’s mother-in-law to the media on Monday. “The allegation that she consumed marijuana is baseless. She did not need drugs to be happy. She was a pure soul,” Sharma said.
Twisha, a Noida resident, was found hanging at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on the night of May 12. Police are investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a retired judge from the Bhopal district court, had alleged that her daughter-in-law was addicted to drugs and frequently experienced mood swings.
'SCRIPTED STATEMENTS'
Singh also claimed that Twisha was undergoing therapy and that her prescriptions suggested she suffered from schizophrenia. However, Twisha’s cousin strongly denied the allegation.
“She was not schizophrenic. Seeking therapy or mental health support is not wrong and should be normalised,” Sharma said. She added that Singh had raised the matter in an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing probe.
Twisha’s family has accused her in-laws of wrongdoing, including domestic violence, mental harassment, physical abuse and murder. They have demanded a second autopsy and refused to perform her last rites, seeking justice in the case.
Backing the family’s allegations of foul play, Sharma claimed that her mother-in-law’s body language did not show “an iota of fear” and alleged that her statements appeared scripted.
“The way things were handled after her death made it seem planned,” she alleged.
MOTHER-IN-LAW DENIES ALLEGATIONS
However, Singh has pushed back against the allegations, claiming that Twisha’s family is carrying out a vendetta against her family and is trying to ensure that her son, Samarth Singh, is sent to jail.
A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed, and a case has been registered against the mother and the son under provisions related to dowry death and harassment.
The retired judge also denied allegations that her family had demanded Rs 2 lakh from Twisha’s family and refuted claims that they delayed helping the 31-year-old just before her death on May 12.
“As soon as her mother called, we all immediately started running up and down. When we saw our daughter, we tried to save her,” she told India Today TV.
Meanwhile, police have announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Twisha’s absconding husband. Investigators believe the case could take a crucial turn once he is traced and questioned.
