- Search is underway for a model and social media influencer, Shraddha Dubey.
- She has been accused in the case related to Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma's death.
- Lucknow police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone providing information about her.
Lucknow News: A search is underway for a model and social media influencer, Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, and their driver in connection with the death of a 28-year-old Lucknow cafe owner, Shiva Sharma, who died on October 9. According to DCP (central) Vikrant Vir, the Lucknow police have kept a reward of Rs 25,000 each for anyone providing information about them. The main accused, Shraddha, is still absconding. Police teams have been dispatched to Delhi and the Nepal border after receiving information about her possible escape routes.
Meanwhile, CCTV footage surfaced on Tuesday allegedly capturing Sharma's fall from the 4th floor of the Awadh Green Apartments in the Balu Adda area, after which the investigation gained fresh momentum. Police are examining the video to understand the flow of events leading to the 28-year-old's death.
Two to three people who were close to Dubey have also been questioned regarding her relationship with Shiva as they had been living together at Awadh Green Apartment for 3-4 months now.
Shiva's mother, Ranjana Sharma, accused Dubey, her sister and several others of assaulting, harassing, and blackmailing her son ahead of his death. A murder case under Section 103(1) of the BNS has been registered by Hazratganj police.
Who is Influencer Shraddha Dubey?
Shraddha Dubey is a social media influencer and model who originally belongs to Rae Bareli. She also won the 'Best Face of Lucknow' title and has approximately 1.41 lakh followers on Instagram. She also featured in a music video released by a prominent music label seven years ago. The music video has reportedly gained around 2.7 lakh views on YouTube.
Why is Shraddha trending now?
After Shiva Sharma's death, Shraddha's pictures with politicians, police officers and people with criminal records have thrown light on her again. However, on Tuesday, several pictures featuring big personalities were allegedly deleted from her social media account.
What Happened With Shiva Sharma?
Shiva Sharma lived with his family in Aliganj and ran two restaurants besides a cafe. On October 9, Sharma was found dead after falling from the 4th floor of his Awadh Green Apartments in the Balu Adda area, where he used to live with Dubey. According to the FIR, Dubey allegedly pushed Sharma from the 4th floor, HT reported. His mother also alleged that his body had cigarette burns.
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Multiple external and severe internal trauma injuries have been cited in the post-mortem report, including lung, liver, and spleen damage. The death has been attributed to shock and haemorrhage.
However, the findings do not fully determine whether he was pushed, jumped, or fell accidentally.
The new video might provide important leads. However, its authenticity and contextual value need to be proved by investigators.