On the run, on air: Model rejects charges in interview as Lucknow police grope in dark

On the Run on Air: Model Denies Charges as Lucknow Police Search Continues

Indiadailyupdate.com – On the run on air, model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey appeared in a video interview from an undisclosed location while Lucknow Police continued efforts to trace her in connection with the death of 28-year-old Shiva Sharma.

Dubey is the main accused in a murder case registered after Sharma fell from the fourth floor of an apartment near Balu Adda in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area on October 9. Sharma’s mother, Ranjana Sharma, alleged that Dubey and others were responsible for his death. Police registered the case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

During the nearly four-minute interview, Dubey denied the allegations and said Sharma had died by suicide. She claimed that he jumped from the fourth floor of her apartment building and maintained that she was not responsible for his death.

Police Await Surrender as Video Raises Questions

There was speculation on Sunday that Dubey might surrender at Hazratganj police station, where the case was registered. Police officers and media personnel waited outside the station for much of the day, but no surrender took place.

The interview appeared later that evening, more than 48 hours after other videos surfaced in which Dubey reportedly said she had not fled and wanted to surrender. Her location was not publicly confirmed, and it was unclear whether she had directly contacted investigators.

The central zone deputy commissioner of police said authorities had received information about a surrender application from one of the accused and that appropriate action was under way. However, there was no public confirmation that Dubey had surrendered or been questioned.

Reward Doubled During Search Near Nepal Border

As the search continued, police increased the reward for information leading to Dubey’s arrest from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. Investigators were following leads linked to the India-Nepal border.

An SUV registered in Dubey’s name was earlier found abandoned near Rupaidiha, close to Nepal. Police were also examining information that suggested her movements may have been traced to Mahimnagar in Nepal. Officers had said they were in contact with Nepal Police while checking possible hideouts.

The On the run on air interview did not disclose whether Dubey was in India or Nepal. Police did not publicly state that the video had produced a fresh lead, and senior officers declined to reveal operational details of the search.

Dubey Seeks CCTV Footage and Rejects Diary Allegation

In the video, Dubey called for CCTV footage from the apartment building to be released, saying recordings from the night of the incident could help establish what happened. She also disputed allegations made by Sharma’s mother and rejected claims related to a diary reportedly connected to the case.

Dubey said she had known Sharma for around four months. Her public denial has not resolved the competing accounts surrounding his death, and the status of the CCTV footage was not publicly clarified.

Shortly after the interview was broadcast, Hazratganj station house officer Vikram Singh was transferred to the reserve police lines. Authorities did not immediately disclose the reason for the transfer or confirm whether it was connected to the investigation.

Lucknow FAQ: What Is Known About the Case?

What are the allegations in the Hazratganj case?

Police registered a murder case after Shiva Sharma’s mother alleged that Dubey and others were involved in his death following his fall from a fourth-floor apartment building near Balu Adda.

What has Shraddha Dubey said?

Dubey has denied involvement and said Sharma died by suicide. She has also requested that CCTV footage from the premises be made public.

Has Dubey surrendered to Lucknow Police?

As of the events described, there was no public confirmation that she had surrendered or been questioned by investigators.

Why is the On the Run on Air interview significant?

The interview gave Dubey an opportunity to publicly deny the accusations while police were still trying to establish her location and continue their investigation.