Twisha Sharma Case: AIIMS Report Finds Skin Tissue On Rope, Investigation Takes Fresh Turn

New Delhi: The investigation in Bhopal's famous Twisha Sharma death case has taken an important turn. The Medical Board of Delhi AIIMS has submitted the final forensic report of the second post-mortem conducted on the instructions of the court to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The report has confirmed a match between the skin tissue found on the gymnastics belt with which the noose was allegedly hanged and the injuries present on the neck. This finding is being considered as important evidence for the investigating agency and now further investigation of the case will proceed on the basis of this scientific report.

What is the most important revelation of the second post-mortem report?

According to sources, the forensic team of AIIMS Delhi, in its detailed investigation, found that skin tissue was present on the gymnastics belt used as the alleged noose. Laboratory and histopathology tests found that these tissues matched the pattern of injuries found on Twisha Sharma's neck. This aspect could not be confirmed in the initial post-mortem, because at that time the material of the alleged noose was not presented before the medical board. This was the reason that later the High Court ordered re-postmortem.

Why was there a need for a second post-mortem?

Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her in-laws' house in Bhopal on May 12. The family had raised many questions on the first post-mortem and initial investigation. It was alleged that important evidence was not examined properly and certain aspects were ignored. After this, the matter reached Madhya Pradesh High Court. Considering the whole matter as serious, the court ordered a second post-mortem from the expert medical board of AIIMS Delhi. Later the investigation was also handed over to CBI so that a fair investigation could be ensured.

How important is this report considered for CBI?

The 11-page forensic report of AIIMS has been handed over to CBI in a sealed envelope. The report contains findings based on scientific tests, which the investigating agency will now examine in conjunction with other evidence and statements of witnesses. It is believed that the report can play an important role in determining the circumstances under which the death occurred and how the material recovered from the spot was related to it. The investigating officer will now decide further legal action and investigation strategy on the basis of the report.

What was the difference between the first and the second report?

During the first post-mortem, the material from which the noose was allegedly made was not available before the medical board. For this reason, scientific comparison between injuries and noose was not possible. For the second time, the relevant material was made available to AIIMS experts, after which detailed forensic investigation, laboratory tests and histopathology analysis were conducted. These tests confirmed that skin tissue was found and matched the injuries, which provided a new basis for the investigation.

Now in which direction will the investigation move further?

At present CBI is studying this report in detail. The investigating agency will collate other physical evidence collected from the spot, forensic findings and statements of the people concerned. If the findings recorded in the scientific report also match other evidence, the case could prove decisive in further investigation and possible legal action.

At present, the agency has not publicly commented on the contents of the report and the entire matter has been kept confidential until the investigation is completed.