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Shraddha Dubey Sought After Lucknow Businessman's Fatal Fall
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The Fatal Fall and Murder Probe
On October 9, Shiva Sharma, a 27-year-old café owner, died after falling from the fourth floor of the Awadh Green Apartments in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area. Police first treated the incident as accidental, but Sharma’s mother filed a murder FIR alleging assault and torture before he was thrown from the balcony. The post-mortem recorded multiple external injuries, internal trauma to the lungs, liver and spleen, and listed shock and haemorrhage as the cause of death, while noting it does not establish whether Sharma was pushed, jumped or fell accidentally.
Background and Family Allegations
Ranjana Sharma, the victim’s mother, says her son’s body showed fractures to the jaw, ribs and leg, bleeding from the ears and nose, and cigarette-burn marks—signs she says indicate prolonged abuse. She alleges that Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey, driver Tanveer Ali (alias Danish) and two others harassed and blackmailed Shiva for months before the fall.
Timeline of Key Developments
| Date (occurred) | Event |
|---|---|
| October 7 | Sharma attempted to contact Dubey after several days of silence. |
| October 8 | Friends visited the flat and observed no unusual behaviour. |
| October 9 | Shiva Sharma falls from the fourth-floor balcony and dies. |
| October 10 | Police book Dubey for murder; her SUV is later found parked in Rupaidiha near the Nepal border. |
| October 13 | An audio clip featuring a mysterious “Sir” and a threat to send Sharma to jail surfaces online. |
| October 14 | A black Mahindra Scorpio-N registered to Dubey is discovered abandoned about one kilometre from the India-Nepal border. |
| October 15 | Dubey releases a five-minute video claiming Sharma was under severe financial stress and that he jumped. |
| October 16 | Media reports note that investigations continue, with police examining CCTV, mobile data and call-detail records. |
Search Efforts and Nepal Border Lead
Police have formed teams to trace Dubey, her sister and driver. The SUV’s discovery near Rupaidiha prompted speculation that the trio crossed into Nepal on foot. CCTV from Mahim Nagar bus station in Nepal allegedly shows three individuals resembling Dubey, Rashmi Dubey and driver Adil crossing a road and boarding a bus, though identities have not been independently verified. Police announced a reward of INR25,000 for information leading to the arrest of each accused.
Official Statements & Responses
Lucknow Deputy Commissioner of Police Vikrant Vir confirmed the reward programme, stating: “The three are wanted by us, and after they went untraceable, a reward of Rs 25,000 each has been declared on them.” Police said the authenticity of circulating audio and video clips must be examined before they can be used as evidence and that forensic analysis of the balcony, building CCTV and call records will be crucial.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Cause of death: The post-mortem confirms fatal injuries but does not determine whether Sharma was pushed, jumped or fell accidentally.
- Audio/video authenticity: Multiple clips have surfaced, yet police have not verified their provenance.
- Location of suspects: While the SUV was found near the border and Nepal-based CCTV suggests a possible crossing, authorities have not confirmed Dubey’s current whereabouts.
Why It Matters
The case underscores challenges in investigating high-profile deaths that become digital spectacles. Alleged financial disputes, potential cross-border flight and unverified social-media evidence highlight the need for rigorous forensic and digital verification before conclusions are drawn. Ongoing police efforts to secure reliable evidence will determine whether the allegations can be substantiated in court.