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<\/p>\nThe accused mother-in-law (R) called Twisha\u2019s death a major loss for the family. (Image: X)<\/p>\n
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Amid an ongoing probe into the Twisha Sharma death case, the accused mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, made a series of statements defending her family and speaking about the deceased\u2019s mental health and alleged drug use.<\/p>\n
Twisha Sharma (31), who married Bhopal resident Samarth Singh in December last year, was found hanging at her marital home last week. Her family has alleged harassment<\/a> and murder against her husband and in-laws.<\/p>\n \u2018Case Should Not Be Influenced\u2019: Accused Mother-In-Law Calls For Fair Probe<\/p>\n Addressing a press conference on Monday, Giribala Singh said the investigation should proceed fairly. \u201cLaw should be followed,” she said, adding that the \u201cCase should not be influenced.”<\/p>\n #WATCH<\/a> | Bhopal, MP | Twisha Sharma death case | Mother-in-law of the victim and retired judge Giribala Singh says, \u201cIt\u2019s a profound loss for us because, whatever the circumstances, she was a part of our family\u2026 She went for psychiatric counselling also, and medicines were\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0dWduamFGI<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Calling Twisha\u2019s death a major loss for the family<\/a>, Singh stated, \u201cTwisha was undergoing a \u2018mental training programme\u2019; we supported her throughout. Her loss has created a huge vacuum for us.”<\/p>\n She further claimed that Twisha had been receiving psychiatric treatment. \u201cIt\u2019s a profound loss for us because, whatever the circumstances, she was a part of our family\u2026 She went for psychiatric counselling also, and medicines were prescribed to her, which are given to a schizophrenic patient\u2026 She would remain stable for a day or so, but then again, there would be a slight change in her condition. We observed some physical symptoms, a slight trembling in her hands, which is typical of withdrawal symptoms\u2026 She destroyed everything\u2026” the ex-judge further said.<\/p>\n \u2018Samarth Was Never Into Drugs\u2019: Ex-Judge Defends Son<\/p>\n Defending his son, she stated that Samarth never indulged in drugs and called him a \u201ccompetent advocate.”<\/p>\n \u201cSamarth is a very competent advocate and was never into drugs,” while alleging that \u201cTwisha confessed to consuming large quantities of marijuana during pregnancy.”<\/p>\n She also expressed grief over her daughter-in-law\u2019s death. \u201cTwisha was on schizophrenic drugs, we failed to save her,” she stated.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, police are continuing their investigation into the case amid growing public attention and allegations from both sides.<\/p>\n Handpicked stories, in your inbox<\/p>\n A newsletter with the best of our journalism<\/p>\n submit<\/p>\n Location :<\/p>\n Bhopal, India, India<\/p>\n News<\/a> india<\/a> ‘Her Loss Created Huge Vacuum’: Twisha’s Mother-In-Law Claims She Was Under Psychiatric TreatmentDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n