Sister Rashmi Dubey and Driver Tanveer Ali Also Held; Joint Operation Conducted by UP STF and Lucknow Police
NAGPUR: Model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the alleged murder of Lucknow café owner Shiva Sharma, was arrested in Nagpur on Tuesday, October 20, in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow Police, officials confirmed.
Dubey’s sister, Rashmi Dubey, and their driver, Tanveer Ali, also known as Danish, were arrested along with her. All three had been absconding since Sharma’s death on October 9. A reward of ₹50,000 each had been announced for information leading to their arrest.
According to reports, the accused were traced to a flat in the Chinchbhuvan area along Wardha Road in Nagpur. The Nagpur Crime Branch assisted the Uttar Pradesh teams in locating and apprehending them.
Shiva Sharma Died After Falling from Apartment Building
The case concerns the death of 28-year-old Shiva Sharma, who reportedly fell from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow on October 9.
Sharma’s mother, Ranjana Sharma, subsequently lodged a complaint alleging that her son had been murdered. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted police to investigate the case as a suspected murder.
The investigation has attracted considerable attention, with questions being raised over the events preceding Sharma’s death and the alleged involvement of those named in the case.
Accused Had Been on the Run for 11 Days
Police teams had been searching for Dubey and the other accused for 11 days. During this period, Dubey reportedly posted videos on social media in which she denied involvement in Sharma’s death.
She claimed that Sharma had died by suicide and alleged that he was under financial stress. She also referred to an alleged debt owed by Sharma. These claims have not been established as facts, and the investigation is continuing.
The prolonged search involved efforts to trace the accused across multiple locations. Their arrest in Nagpur marks a significant development in the investigation.
Accused to Be Taken to Lucknow
Following their arrest, the three accused are expected to be taken to Lucknow for further investigation and legal proceedings. Reports indicate that the police are pursuing the necessary transit-remand formalities.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding Sharma’s death, the sequence of events on October 9 and the alleged roles of the accused.
