Model Shraddha Dubey, who is wanted in the Lucknow case over businessman Shiva Sharma's death, has released a video claiming she is innocent and wants to tell police what happened. Her statement comes after investigators recovered her SUV near the Nepal border and intensified efforts to locate her.
Police have deployed ten teams and announced a ₹25,000 reward for information leading to her arrest. Dubey had reportedly left after Sharma died following a fall from the fourth floor of Awadh Green Apartment in Lucknow's Balu Adda area.
In the video circulated on social media late on Wednesday, Dubey said she wanted to approach the police herself. She claimed that Sharma was not murdered and had died by suicide. She did not explain what she believed had led to his death.
Dubey also asked people not to connect her name with any leader or officer merely because they followed her on Instagram. She appealed against rumours and said she would disclose everything she knew about the case.
What the police case alleges
Sharma's mother, Ranjana, has filed a murder case naming Dubey, her sister Rashmi and two others. The complaint includes allegations that Dubey trapped Sharma in false legal cases and burned him with cigarettes. Those allegations are part of the complaint and have not been established by a court.
Sharma, described as a chicken-business operator and cafe owner, had reportedly been living with Dubey for a year. His body was found after he fell from the apartment under circumstances being investigated. Reports also said he was found wearing only underwear.
Police said they found sex toys, stimulant drugs and other objectionable items in Dubey's flat. The presence of those items does not by itself establish how Sharma died or who was responsible.
An audio recording allegedly involving threats to Sharma has also circulated. Hindustan has not confirmed the recording. In the clip, as described in the report, a woman appears to threaten Sharma with jail after he allegedly took too long to return with cigarettes and alcohol.
SUV recovered near Nepal border
Investigators traced Dubey's SUV to a customs-office parking area at Rupaidiha on the Nepal border in Bahraich. The vehicle had reportedly been left there on 10 October, after Dubey, her sister, a driver and a friend travelled towards the area.
The report said the group reached a parking facility near the customs office on the morning of 10 October. A friend paid for 2 days of parking, but nobody returned to collect the SUV after that period ended.
CCTV footage helped the Hazratganj police team trace the vehicle's route from Lucknow towards Bahraich through Sitapur. Registration checks identified the SUV as belonging to Dubey. Lucknow police subsequently reached Rupaidiha as they investigated whether the group had left for Nepal.
Other claims under investigation
Ranjana has said Sharma maintained a diary and claimed it contained details about Dubey and people connected to her. She has asked police to examine the diary and include relevant findings in the investigation.
Police also examined Dubey's call records. The report said the records contained numbers belonging to several prominent people in Lucknow, leading to questions about possible links with builders, politicians and officials. The existence of phone contacts does not establish wrongdoing or a relationship with the case.
The SUV, registered as UP-32-QQ-0111, was reportedly registered in Dubey's name on 25 May 2025. Transport records cited in the report show three pending challans for overspeeding.
Two listed challans relate to alleged overspeeding on the Yamuna Expressway. One was issued by Agra traffic police on 14 April 2026 and another by Mathura traffic police on 08 August 2026. Each carried a ₹2,000 penalty, and the report said the vehicle had been recorded travelling at 123 kilometres per hour where the maximum speed was 100 kilometres per hour.
Conclusion
The case remains under investigation. Dubey says she is innocent and wants to give police her account, while the murder complaint, the recovered SUV, the audio recording and other material are being examined as part of the inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is Shraddha Dubey?
Shraddha Dubey is a model named in the Lucknow case concerning businessman Shiva Sharma's death.
Q. What has Dubey claimed?
She has claimed that she is innocent and that Sharma died by suicide rather than being murdered.
Q. What action has police taken to find her?
Police have deployed ten teams and announced a ₹25,000 reward. Her SUV was recovered near Rupaidiha on the Nepal border.
Q. Who filed the murder complaint?
Sharma's mother, Ranjana, filed the complaint naming Dubey, her sister Rashmi and two others.
Q. What happened to Shiva Sharma?
He died after falling from the fourth floor of Awadh Green Apartment in Lucknow's Balu Adda area.
Q. What material has police reportedly examined?
The investigation has included Dubey's video, the recovered SUV, call records, an unverified audio recording and a diary mentioned by Sharma's mother.
Q. Have the allegations against Dubey been proved?
The supplied report describes them as allegations in a police case. It does not report a court finding establishing them.
