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Mother-in-law denies abetment in Twisha Sharma's death, cites 'heat of moment' remark
Giribala Singh admitted calling her daughter-in-law a 'murderer' after an abortion, but denied intentionally driving her to suicide following Twisha Sharma's death in Bhopal.
Bhopal, India – The mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home in May, has denied charges of abetment to suicide, stating that a comment she made calling her daughter-in-law a "murderer" was uttered in the "heat of the moment" and related to an abortion.
Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law, has acknowledged making the remark but has asserted that it was not intended to drive Twisha Sharma to take her own life. Twisha Sharma, 33, was discovered deceased under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Bhopal.
Twisha Sharma had married Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth Singh after the couple met through a dating application. The incident occurred approximately five months into their marriage, with Twisha Sharma reportedly found hanging at her matrimonial home.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with the mother-in-law's statement forming a key part of the ongoing proceedings. The defence presented by Giribala Singh focuses on the spontaneous nature of her comment, aiming to separate it from any deliberate intent to instigate suicide.
The case has drawn attention to the complexities within marital relationships and the legal definitions of abetment to suicide in India. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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