Twisha’s husband, mother in-law sent to 5-day CBI custody

A Bhopal court on Friday remanded Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law Giribala Singh and husband Samarth Singh to five days of the CBI custody in connection with her death.

The CBI produced both accused before the court and sought their custodial remand for detailed interrogation. Justice Shobhana Bhalawe granted the CBI’s petitions seeking custody of Giribala Singh, a former judge, and Samarth Singh, a lawyer by profession. Samarth, who was already in the CBI custody, has now been remanded for an additional five days.

Anurag Srivastava, counsel for Twisha’s family, said both accused would remain in the CBI custody till 2 pm on June 2. He said the agency informed the court that custodial interrogation of both accused was necessary for the probe. “We now feel that the investigation is moving in the right direction. The real facts will come to light,” Srivastava said.

A Sessions court had earlier granted anticipatory bail to Giribala on May 15. However, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday set aside the order, while allowing petitions seeking cancellation of her bail. The CBI arrested her on Thursday.

Before being produced in court, Samarth and Giribala also underwent medical examination.