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Shraddha Dubey Arrested After 11-Day Manhunt in Shiva Sharma Death Case
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Core Event
On October 20 2026, model-influencer Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey and driver Tanveer Ali (alias Danish) were taken into custody in Nagpur, Maharashtra, by a joint Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Lucknow Police team with Nagpur Crime Branch assistance. They have been placed on transit remand to Uttar Pradesh for questioning in connection with the death of Lucknow café owner Shiva Sharma, who fell from the fourth floor of Awadh Green Apartments on October 9 2026.
Background & Context
Shiva Sharma, 28, was found dead after a balcony fall in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area. His mother, Ranjana Sharma, filed a murder complaint alleging assault and torture, naming Dubey—identified as Sharma’s live-in partner—as a prime accused along with her sister and driver. A First Information Report was registered on October 10 2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Timeline
- Oct 9 – Sharma falls; Dubey and associates flee Lucknow.
- Oct 10 – Murder FIR filed.
- Oct 17 – Dubey’s group spends ~24 hours in an Agra hotel.
- Oct 18 – After days in Nepal, they re-enter Uttar Pradesh via Maharajganj.
- Oct 20 – Arrest in Nagpur.
- Oct 21 – Dubey releases a video denying involvement, claiming suicide.
- Oct 22 – Investigators outline reconstruction of Sharma’s final hours.
- Oct 24 (scheduled) – Nagpur court directs Uttar Pradesh police to produce the accused before the Lucknow chief judicial magistrate.
- Oct 30 (scheduled) – Separate cyber-crime case summons Dubey in Saharanpur.
Data & Statistics
- Reward: Initially Rs 25,000 per accused; later Rs 50,000 each.
- Accused: Three individuals placed on 72-hour transit remand, later extended to 10 days of judicial custody.
- Manhunt distance: Roughly 900 km by road, estimated 14–15 hours.
- Duration on the run: 11 days across Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, Agra and Maharashtra.
Why It Matters / Impact
The case highlights law-enforcement accountability in Uttar Pradesh. Public interest, amplified by Dubey’s social-media presence, has pressured investigators to secure forensic evidence, CCTV footage and digital records. The outcome will influence perceptions of police efficacy in high-profile murder investigations.
Official Statements & Responses
- ADG Amitabh Yash said Dubey evaded capture by wearing a burqa, limiting phone use and staying in low-surveillance lodgings, likening it to “professional-style evasion.”
- DCP Arpit Vijayvargiya confirmed road transport from Nagpur to Lucknow due to lack of a direct flight.
- Ranjana Sharma thanked police and described the arrests as the “first step toward justice.”
- Police spokespersons indicated a 14-day police-custody remand is being sought for interrogation and forensic analysis of the apartment and digital evidence.
Criticism & Opposition
Ranjana Sharma has accused Dubey of blackmail, harassment and murder, demanding additional video evidence and questioning why Dubey did not present her suicide claim earlier.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Dubey’s claim: Sharma died by suicide due to financial distress, jumping after locking himself in a bathroom; she says CCTV footage would exonerate her.
- Mother’s claim: Sharma was assaulted and tortured before being thrown, and he called her shortly before the incident.
- Evidence status: Police have not released the contested CCTV footage or forensic findings, leaving the suicide versus homicide dispute unresolved.
The investigation now hinges on digital records, eyewitness testimony and forensic analysis to determine the cause of death.