The controversy is new in the case of Twisha Sharma, where former judge Giribala and his son Samarth Singh, accused of murder, have been given special treatment in jail. The accused had complained about special facilities provided to them and after an investigation, the report was submitted to the Director General of Prisons.
Sources said the demand for fruits, dry fruits and such foodstuffs of “restricted” items had been made to the accused during their barrack jail lodging. Senior prison officers took interest in the claims and sent a detailed report to Prison Inspector C. Walford by a senior officer. Prison officials have countered any wrongdoing by saying that all facilities to the accused were carried out in accordance to the prison rules and regulations.
The result of the inquiry has been sent to the prison head office from where prison officials will follow up with any further action at department level as they see fit. Both accused experienced health problems shortly after being booked into jail, leading to their entry into prisons’ hospital wings, and the charges have raised accusations, especially in view of their vigorous opposition to the incident. The charges have triggered discussions, particularly in the wake of the two being found to have some health problems soon after their arrest and being sent to prison hospital care.
The investigation into the case of Twisha Sharma has, meanwhile picked up momentum. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly filed a memory card with video footage of the house in the case with the court. The court has admitted the material to be part of the case official record.
Those behind the investigation are also probing into evidence of Twisha Sharma’s alleged “streedhan” and her valuables. The agency is believed to be trying to fortify its case, especially with documentary and digital evidence that could hold charges of dowry harassment and murder.
The most recent developments have drawn more focus to the issue that has garnered significant public and legal interest.