Bhopal, May 24 -- The last rites of Twisha Sharma will be performed in Bhopal at 5 pm on Sunday, her cousin Ashish Sharma said, adding that the family had initially planned to take the mortal remains to the national capital but later decided against it, citing soaring temperatures and medical reasons.

"We wanted to perform the last rites in Delhi, but I think it's probably impractical in this heat to travel so far. Due to medical reasons, it's been decided to perform her last rites in Bhopal. She will be given her final farewell at 5 pm today," Sharma told ANI.

Ashish Sharma also made strong remarks on the alleged accused Samarth Singh's family, alleging responsibility in the case and demanding accountability.

"They (the accused family...