CBI Challan Exposes Major Lapses In Twisha Sharma Death Probe

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma has uncovered significant lapses in the handling of the case by the investigating officer, ASI Dinesh Sharma. The controversy began when the AIIMS Bhopal revealed that the alleged ligature belt used in Twisha's death was not submitted during the initial autopsy.

CBI questioned why the ligature belt was not submitted, to which Sharma claimed he was ill and unaware of its existence. The CBI subsequently ordered a second post-mortem by an AIIMS Delhi medical board, which confirmed that the ligature material matched the injuries on Twisha's body.

Further revelations came to light when the IO sealed Twisha's room but left the terrace gate bolted instead of sealing it upon leaving the crime scene. During questioning by the CBI, Sharma revealed that he had sealed the room after constable Raghvendra Patel had videographed it. Sharma bolted the terrace gate before departing the crime scene, leaving it unsecured.

The Bhopal police had fined Sharma Rs 5,000 for the delay in submitting evidence and failing to secure the crime site during the initial probe. Advocate Ankur Pandey emphasized that Sharma was the first officer to arrive at the crime scene and was responsible for sealing both the room and the terrace gate, yet he only bolted the gate without securing the room, violating his duties as the investigating officer.

An FIR has been registered against Senior Superintendent of Police Neha Pachisia in connection with an alleged land grab case in Bhopal.