Dowry Death Case of Actress Twisha Sparks Outrage
A high-profile dowry death case in India has triggered widespread media attention after the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma in the central city of Bhopal on 12 May. While dowry-related deaths occur frequently across India and often receive limited coverage, this case has drawn intense public scrutiny due to the profile of those involved and the serious allegations being made. Twisha Sharma, a model and actor who won the Miss Pune title in 2012, had been married for just five months to lawyer Samarth Singh when she was found dead at her marital home. Her family has accused Singh and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh, of harassment linked to dowry demands, alleging that she was tortured and murdered. The accused have strongly denied the claims, with Giribala Singh insisting that Twisha had mental health issues and died by suicide. […]