Lucknow Police Announce Reward for Influencer Wanted in Cafe Owner Death Case

The Lucknow police have officially announced a reward of Rs 25,000 each for information that leads to the whereabouts of three individuals currently wanted in connection with a high-profile death investigation. The primary subject of the manhunt is model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey, along with her sister, Rashmi, and their driver, Tanveer Ali, who is also known by the alias Danish. The authorities are seeking the three individuals following the death of 27-year-old cafe owner Shiva Sharma, who tragically lost his life after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment complex located in the city’s Hazratganj area last week.According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vikrant Vir, the three suspects have become untraceable since the registration of the case. Law enforcement officials have launched a series of raids in an effort to locate them, with investigators suspecting that the trio may have crossed state lines shortly after becoming aware that a formal murder investigation had been initiated against them. The incident, which has garnered significant public attention, remains a top priority for local law enforcement as they continue to piece together the final moments leading up to the fatal fall.Shiva Sharma, who was reportedly in a live-in relationship with Shraddha Dubey, was found dead after the fall at the Awadh Green Apartment in Hazratganj, where Dubey had been residing in a rented unit. A native of Rae Bareli, Dubey has been identified as a person of interest by local authorities, who noted during their background checks that she was married but living separately from her spouse. The deceased’s family has filed a formal complaint at the Hazratganj police station, explicitly alleging that Sharma did not fall by accident but was pushed from the building. The complaint includes the names of the three suspects, along with two unidentified persons who may have been involved.Preliminary findings from the investigation include a review of CCTV footage captured at the apartment building, which reportedly shows Sharma falling from the structure. A postmortem examination conducted on the deceased recorded a total of 10 injuries on his body, with the official report concluding that death was caused by a fall onto a hard surface. Additionally, police have stated that mobile phone records place the suspects in the immediate vicinity of the apartment at the time of the incident.As the investigation progresses, authorities are actively recording the statements of various individuals connected to both the victim and the primary suspects to build a comprehensive timeline of events. While the physical evidence such as phone records and video footage provides a foundation for the case, police maintain that the specific roles of the accused will be formally established only after further investigative work and the recording of their statements once they are apprehended.The announcement of the cash reward represents a significant step by the Lucknow police to solicit public assistance in a case that has left a local community in shock. Officials have reiterated their commitment to tracing the suspects and bringing them to justice as the search continues across and beyond the district borders. The police have not yet disclosed details regarding potential sightings or confirmed travel routes, but they remain focused on the legal process as they wait for the suspects to be brought in for questioning.