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Shiva Sharma’s Fatal Fall and Family’s Murder Allegations
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Core Event
On the night of a Friday in early October, 27-year-old Shiva Sharma fell from the fourth floor of an apartment building in Lucknow’s Balu Adda area and was declared dead at King George’s Medical University (KGMU). The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. in the Avadh Green (also reported as Awadh Green) Apartment. Sharma’s mother, Ranjana Sharma, filed a complaint with Hazratganj police on October 10, alleging that her son had been assaulted before the fall and that his body showed multiple injuries.
Background & Context
Sharma, who owned a chain of restaurants and operated a café, had been in a live-in relationship with social-media influencer Shraddha Dubey for about four months. The family says the pair met at a party through a common friend. The complaint states that Dubey repeatedly threatened to implicate Sharma in false criminal cases and to damage his reputation if he resisted continuing the relationship. The family also alleges that Dubey visited Sharma’s family shop a week before the incident and warned them of “consequences” if they did not hand Sharma over to her.
Data & Statistics
- Age: Sources differ, reporting Sharma as either 27 years old (Indiatimes, Economic Times, IndiaToday) or 28 years old.
- Injuries: The mother described severe injuries, including fractures to both eyes, the jaw, ribs, and a leg, as well as blood from the ears and nose, cigarette-burn marks, and scratches. Hindustan Times reported injuries without further detail.
- Legal Action: An FIR was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to murder. Named suspects include Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey, an associate identified as Adil, Dubey’s driver, and several unidentified individuals.
Official Statements & Responses
- Police Investigation: ACP Rajneesh Verma of Hazratganj police confirmed that the FIR had been filed and that investigators are probing whether Sharma was pushed, fell accidentally, or died under other circumstances. Inspector Vikram Singh added that the police are examining technical and forensic evidence to determine the cause of death.
- FIR Details: The FIR lists the accused parties and cites the family’s allegations of assault, blackmail, and intimidation. Police have emphasized that the FIR records allegations that require investigation and does not establish guilt.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Age Discrepancy: The differing ages (27 vs. 28) appear across outlets, indicating a lack of consensus on Sharma’s exact age.
- Injury Descriptions: While the mother’s account lists extensive facial and skeletal injuries, other reports mention only limited injury details, leaving the full extent unverified.
- Cause of Death: No source has independently confirmed whether Sharma’s fall was accidental, self-inflicted, or the result of an assault. Police statements acknowledge the uncertainty and note that the investigation is ongoing.
- Evidence of Harassment: The family claims to possess WhatsApp chats and other evidence of Dubey’s harassment, but the authenticity and content of these messages have not been independently corroborated.
What’s Next
Hazratganj police will continue forensic examinations of the fall site and review the family’s complaint alongside any digital evidence presented. Further action against the named suspects will depend on the outcome of the investigation, as indicated by ACP Verma’s statement that additional steps will follow the family’s filing.