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Shiva Sharma Murder Case: Arrest of Model Shraddha Dubey After 11-Day Manhunt
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Core Event
On October 9, 2026, Shiva Sharma, a 28-year-old café owner, fell from the fourth floor of the Awadh Green Apartments in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area. A murder case was registered at Hazratganj police station under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a written complaint by his mother, Ranjana Sharma. After an 11-day search, model and influencer Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey, and driver Tanveer Ali (alias Danish) were arrested in Nagpur on October 20, 2026. They were produced before a Nagpur court on October 21 and granted a 72-hour transit remand to Lucknow, with a deadline of October 24 for police interrogation.
Background & Context
Shiva Sharma and Shraddha Dubey were alleged to have been in a live-in relationship for about four months. Ranjana Sharma’s complaint claimed her son had been assaulted, tortured, and forced to jump. The FIR named Shraddha Dubey, Rashmi Dubey, and driver Danish as primary accused, later adding two unidentified persons. The case prompted a police operation involving the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, Lucknow Police, and Nagpur Crime Branch.
Timeline
- Oct 9, 2026 – Shiva Sharma falls; incident initially treated as accidental.
- Oct 9, 2026 – Murder case registered (BNS §103(1)).
- Oct 10, 2026 – FIR filed by Ranjana Sharma.
- Oct 17, 2026 – Shraddha Dubey files application seeking surrender.
- Oct 20, 2026 – STF-Lucknow team arrests Shraddha Dubey, Rashmi Dubey, and Danish in Nagpur.
- Oct 21, 2026 – Accused produced before Nagpur court; transit remand granted.
- Oct 24, 2026 (scheduled) – Deadline for police to complete interrogations.
- Oct 30, 2026 (scheduled) – Cyber-crime notice summons Shraddha Dubey in a cheating case.
Data & Statistics
- Reward: Initially INR25,000 per accused, later increased to INR50,000 each.
- Accused: Three individuals.
- Manhunt distance: About 840 km from Lucknow to Nagpur, with movements through Agra, Nepal border towns, and other states.
- Evasion tactics: Changed hotels, vehicles, and limited digital communication, maintaining a 10-12 hour lead over pursuing teams.
Official Statements & Responses
Lucknow Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba confirmed the three were taken into transit remand and would be interrogated in Lucknow. Ranjana Sharma thanked the police, the STF, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling the arrests “the first step toward justice” on Vijayadashami.
Criticism & Opposition
Some media outlets appeared to support Shraddha Dubey, prompting criticism from officials.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Justice should be delivered. Remember, the vehicle had not overturned; the government was saved from being toppled,” — Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president
- “It was surprising that a wanted accused met media persons and released videos, yet the police couldn’t arrest her,” — Ranjana
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Reward amount: Early reports cited INR25,000 per accused; later statements indicated INR50,000.
- Debt figures: Shraddha Dubey claimed Shiva Sharma owed INR15-20 lakh; family statements referenced INR16-17 lakh.
- CCTV footage: Dubey asserts that building CCTV would exonerate her, but police have not released any footage.
- Underworld links: Media mention alleged connections to the Mukhtar Ansari gang, without independent evidence.
What’s Next
Uttar Pradesh police have until October 24 to complete transit-remand interrogations in Lucknow. The cyber-crime notice scheduled for October 30 may lead to additional proceedings for Shraddha Dubey. The investigation continues to examine forensic evidence, CCTV recordings, and the alleged financial dispute.