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Shraddha Dubey Accused in Shiva Sharma Death: Investigation Updates
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Core Event – Fatal Fall and Initial Murder Charge
On October 9, Shiva Sharma, 28, fell from the fourth floor of the Awadh Green Apartments in Lucknow and died. His mother, Ranjana Sharma, filed a murder FIR at Hazratganj police station under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Background & Context – Relationship and Allegations
Shraddha Dubey, 31, a model and influencer, had been in a live-in relationship with Sharma for about four months. The family alleges Dubey harassed Sharma, threatened false cases and, after a dispute over marriage, assaulted him before he fell. Dubey claims the death was a suicide linked to Sharma’s alleged debt of Rs 15-20 lakh.
Timeline of Key Developments
- Oct 9 – Sharma’s death; murder FIR lodged.
- Oct 17 – Dubey filed a court application to surrender.
- Oct 19 – The trio were dropped off in Nagpur after moving through multiple cities.
- Oct 20 – Shraddha Dubey, sister Rashmi Dubey and driver Tanveer Ali (alias Danish) were arrested in Nagpur by Lucknow Police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force.
- Oct 21 – Nagpur court granted three-day transit remand; the accused were taken to Lucknow.
- Oct 22 – Police recovered mobile phones and other items for forensic examination.
Data & Statistics
- Reward: Rs 25,000 per accused, later increased to Rs 50,000.
- Three accused: Shraddha Dubey, Rashmi Dubey, and driver Tanveer Ali.
- Police prepared 120 interrogation questions.
- Forensic reconstruction will use a dummy matching Sharma’s weight and build.
Official Statements & Responses
- Arpit Vijaywargiya, DCP (Lucknow Central), said investigators are considering police-custody remand to recreate the events of Oct 9 and that the scene will be reconstructed soon. He confirmed recovered phones are being sent for forensic analysis.
- Amitabh Yash, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), described Dubey’s evasion tactics—wearing a burqa, limiting communications and staying in low-end hotels—and noted she traveled to Nepal before returning, likely to mislead investigators.
- Ranjana Sharma, mother of the victim, thanked the police, the Special Task Force and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling the arrests “the first step toward justice” on Vijayadashami.
Criticism & Opposition
Ranjana Sharma alleges Dubey and her accomplices forced Sharma onto the balcony and pushed him, describing the incident as premeditated murder. While on the run, Dubey released videos asserting that Sharma died by suicide due to financial distress.
On-the-Ground Reports
CCTV from Awadh Green shows Dubey, her sister Rashmi and Sharma walking down a stairwell shortly before the fall. Apartment owner Ajay Rai says the cameras did not capture the balcony area, raising questions about visual evidence. Police traced the trio’s movements through WhatsApp calls, internet logs and a cab driver’s testimony, noting each location was occupied for less than 12 hours.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The family’s account describes a forced push; Dubey maintains it was suicide. Forensic reconstruction will test both scenarios, but results are pending. CCTV coverage of the exact spot remains disputed.
Why It Matters
The case highlights challenges in investigating deaths involving social-media personalities and potential links between influencers and organized-crime groups, as police probe alleged connections to Mumbai’s “Z” gang. It may set precedents for digital evidence and forensic reconstruction in homicide investigations.
What’s Next
Police have requested police-custody remand for further questioning and scene recreation. The forensic team will conduct dummy-drop tests to compare trajectory and injury patterns with the post-mortem report. Court dates for further hearings have not been disclosed.