Twisha Sharma Death: Family Questions Calls to Judges, CCTV Vendors

Twisha Sharma case takes a new turn as family raises fresh allegations

The mysterious death of Kolkata resident Twisha Sharma has taken a dramatic new turn after her family alleged that her mother-in-law made several suspicious phone calls to judges, legal contacts and CCTV equipment vendors shortly before and after the incident.

The allegations, now widely discussed across Bengali television channels and social media platforms, have intensified demands for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding Twisha’s death.

Twisha, described by relatives as an independent and ambitious young woman, was found dead earlier this week under circumstances that her family insists are “far from normal.” While local police initially treated the case as an unnatural death, mounting public scrutiny has pushed investigators to examine digital evidence, call records and surveillance footage more closely.

Her family claims the timeline of events does not add up.

“We want to know why those calls were made and what exactly was happening inside that house,” a relative told reporters outside the family residence on Friday. “If everything was normal, why contact CCTV vendors? Why call legal people so quickly?”

The statements have triggered widespread debate online, with hashtags linked to the case trending across Bengali social media circles.

Questions over CCTV systems deepen suspicion

One of the biggest points of controversy revolves around the home’s CCTV system.

According to family members, several calls were allegedly placed to CCTV installation or maintenance vendors during the critical hours surrounding Twisha’s death. Investigators are now reportedly trying to determine whether any footage was deleted, disconnected or altered.

Police sources familiar with the probe said forensic teams are examining digital storage devices and backup systems recovered from the residence.

A senior investigator, speaking on condition of anonymity, said officers are “verifying the sequence of calls and the timing of technical requests linked to surveillance equipment.”

“At this stage, nothing can be ruled out,” the officer said. “We are checking whether the CCTV system was functioning properly and whether any data was removed.”

That angle has become central to public discussion because surveillance footage often plays a decisive role in domestic death investigations. Any unexplained disruption to recordings could raise serious legal questions.

Family alleges prolonged mental harassment

Twisha’s relatives have also alleged that she faced emotional distress and tension inside her marital home for months.

According to family members, she had complained about repeated disputes after marriage. Some relatives claim she had become withdrawn in recent weeks, though no formal police complaint had previously been filed.

“She sounded disturbed many times,” a cousin told local media. “But she never imagined things would end like this.”

Police are now reportedly reviewing phone chats, personal messages and email records to understand Twisha’s mental state before her death.

Investigators are also expected to question neighbors, domestic staff and others who were present in the building on the day of the incident.

Calls to judges and legal contacts raise eyebrows

Perhaps the most controversial allegation involves calls reportedly made to individuals connected to the legal profession.

Family members have publicly questioned why judges or legal intermediaries were contacted so quickly after the incident became known.

Legal experts caution against drawing conclusions without verified records, but they agree the calls could become important if investigators believe there was an attempt to shape the legal response before police arrived.

Kolkata-based criminal lawyer Anirban Chatterjee said the issue would depend entirely on timing and context.

“Calling a lawyer after an emergency is not illegal,” he said. “But if investigators believe evidence preservation was affected or if there was coordination before authorities were informed, naturally questions will arise.”

So far, police have not officially confirmed the identities of those contacted. However, sources indicate that detailed call data records have been requested from telecom providers.

Public anger spreads across Bengal

The case has triggered emotional reactions across West Bengal, particularly among women’s rights groups and student organisations.

Small demonstrations were reported in parts of Kolkata on Friday evening, with protesters demanding transparency in the investigation.

Social media users have also criticised what they describe as delays in releasing forensic details.

Several posts comparing the case to past high-profile marital death investigations have gone viral, adding pressure on authorities to avoid any perception of negligence.

In Haldia and other districts, the story has become one of the most discussed Bengali-language news topics online, according to regional digital trend trackers.

Police under pressure to ensure transparency

Officials have so far maintained that the investigation is ongoing and that all angles are being examined.

A senior police officer said forensic findings will play a critical role in determining whether the death involved foul play.

“We are proceeding scientifically,” the officer said. “Post-mortem findings, digital evidence and witness statements are all being examined carefully.”

Investigators are also expected to reconstruct the final hours before Twisha’s death, including:

• Phone activity

• Visitor movement

• CCTV access logs

• Internet router data

• Emergency response timeline

Sources say cyber experts may also be brought in if there is evidence of deleted footage or tampered devices.

Experts say digital evidence could decide the case

Criminal investigators say modern domestic death cases increasingly depend on electronic trails rather than eyewitness testimony.

Retired IPS officer Sanjib Mukherjee noted that even deleted CCTV files can sometimes be recovered.

“People assume deleting footage removes evidence permanently. That is often not true,” he said. “Digital forensic teams can retrieve logs, timestamps and metadata.”

He added that call records can help establish whether actions taken immediately after the death were “routine panic responses or something more organised.”

What happens next

Police are expected to record additional statements from both families over the coming days. Forensic reports and digital analysis could determine whether the case remains an unnatural death investigation or escalates into a criminal probe.

Meanwhile, Twisha Sharma’s family says they will continue pressing for answers.

“We only want the truth,” a family member said quietly as mourners gathered outside the residence. “Our daughter deserves that much.”

The case is likely to remain under intense public scrutiny in the coming days as investigators piece together the digital and personal evidence surrounding one of Bengal’s most talked-about deaths this week.