Bhopal May 22, 2026. The Madhya Pradesh government has formally recommended a CBI probe into the death of Noida resident Twisha Sharma, a case that has triggered widespread public attention and political reactions. The move came after mounting pressure from the victim’s family, who demanded an independent investigation outside the state police system. A notification issued by the Home Department on May 22 granted consent to the CBI under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, to investigate the case registered at Katara Hills police station in Bhopal. The FIR relates to Twisha Sharma’s death on May 12 at Bag Mugalia Extension and includes charges under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

The decision followed Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav’s assurance to the family that the government was ready for a CBI inquiry if needed. The family had alleged dowry harassment and questioned the fairness of the ongoing investigation. They also demanded a second postmortem examination at AIIMS Delhi and staged protests in Bhopal seeking justice. The case gained further attention because the accused family reportedly has a legal background. Twisha’s husband, said to be a practising advocate, remains absconding, while his mother is understood to be a retired judicial officer. These developments intensified calls for an independent probe.

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha also sought a CBI inquiry by writing to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Legal experts believe the CBI probe may now examine digital evidence, financial transactions, call records and the sequence of events leading to Twisha Sharma’s death. Officials said the CBI will formally take over the case after approval from the Centre and registration of the investigation. The case is likely to remain under close public scrutiny in the coming days.