Twisha’s report compilation to take some time: AIIMS official on second autopsy
A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi conducted the second post-mortem of former actor-model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal on Sunday following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order.
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Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the heart of the country, Madhya Pradesh (MP), is an Indian state and is the second-largest state by area and fifth-largest state by population.
Madhya Pradesh was established on November 1, 1956. It was reorganised on November 1, 2000, to create a new state known as Chhattisgarh. Its capital is Bhopal, known as the 'City of Lakes', with Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain being the other major cities in the state.
MP is surrounded by the states of Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the southwest, and Rajasthan to the northwest. The state experiences three major seasons - summer, monsoon and winter. MP's principal language is Hindi, but several dialects of Hindi are spoken by the regional people. Among these are Malwa, Nimadi, Bundelkhandi and Bagheli.
The central Indian state is rich in mineral resources and has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India. The state is home to ten national parks, including Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Park. Narmada is the longest river to flow in the state, followed by the Tapti River. Important ranges of hills are the Vindhya Range, Satpura Range, Mahadeo and Maikala ranges.
Cave works, fortresses, and ancient temples showcase the rich history of Madhya Pradesh. The walls of Bhimbetka rock shelters, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003, are adorned with prehistoric paintings. One of the state's oldest historical monuments is the Sanchi Stupa, originally constructed by Ashoka. In addition to this, the Khajuraho temples, built by the Chandela Kings, are widely recognized for their erotic art and are visited by tourists from around the world. Other scenic sites include Amarkantak, Bandhavgarh, Orchha, Pachmarhi, etc.
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