Lucknow, 20 Oct (HS): Model Shraddha Dubey, who was

absconding in connection with the death of businessman Shiva Sharma, has been

arrested in Nagpur. According to reports, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force

(STF) has also detained Shraddha, her sister, and driver Danish. It is reported

that all three will be brought to Lucknow on Tuesday. Following Shraddha

Dubey's arrest, further investigation and questioning will be conducted in the

Shiva Sharma case. Lucknow Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba informed reporters

that three accused, who had been absconding, were carrying a reward of Rs

50,000 each. Gauba said they were being brought to Lucknow on transit remand

and would be produced in court on Wednesday.

In fact, on October 9, 2026, a case number 216/2026 was

registered at Hazratganj police station under Section 103(1) of the Criminal

Procedure Code (CrPC) based on a written complaint by plaintiff Ranjana Sharma.

The accused, Shraddha Dubey, Rashmi Dubey, and driver Danish, had been

absconding since the death of businessman Shiva Sharma, and the police had announced

a reward of Rs. 50,000 each for their arrest.

Following a search for these absconding accused, Lucknow

Police and the UP Special Task Force (STF), with the assistance of Nagpur

Police, arrested the three wanted accused today, October 20, 2026. According to

the police, all the arrested accused are being brought to Lucknow after completing

the necessary legal procedures.

New revelations have emerged regarding model Shraddha Dubey,

the accused in the death of businessman Shiva Sharma, who carries a reward of Rs.

50,000. According to media reports, Shraddha stayed at the Om Palace Hotel in

Agra's Taj Nagari Phase 1 for approximately 24 hours. CCTV footage from the

hotel is reportedly emerging.

According to reports, a car believed to be associated with

Shraddha arrived at the Om Palace Hotel at 6:33 a.m. on October 17. About 20

minutes later, at 6:53 a.m., Shraddha entered the hotel. The vehicle's

registration number is UP 32 RT 8043. Media reports also claim to have released

a photograph of the vehicle.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi