Model Denies Murder, Claims Partner's Suicide Near Nepal Border

A murder investigation into the death of Lucknow restaurant owner Shiva Sharma has taken a significant turn, with prime accused Shraddha Dubey denying any involvement. Dubey, a model and social media influencer, claims Sharma died by suicide and has released a video expressing her readiness to provide her statement to the police. The investigation intensified following the discovery of a black Mahindra Scorpio-N, allegedly connected to Dubey, abandoned in Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh, close to the Nepal border. This finding has fueled speculation that Dubey, along with her sister and another associate, might have fled to Nepal. The family of Shiva Sharma, however, maintains that he was murdered. They allege he was assaulted and tortured before being thrown from a building on October 9, leading them to file an FIR against Dubey and others. An audio clip purportedly of an argument between Dubey and Sharma has also surfaced online, though its authenticity is unverified. Police have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the three accused.