Bounty Criminal Rishabh Rai Declared 'Zila Badar' by Lucknow Police
Lucknow Police extern Rishabh Rai, a wanted criminal with a Rs 25,000 bounty, linked to the Shiva Sharma murder case.
In a major crackdown on habitual offenders, the Lucknow Commissionerate has officially declared Rishabh Rai Zila Badar, effectively externing the bounty-carrying criminal from the district. Rai, who has a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head, is a central figure in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Shiva Sharma and is linked to the Aliganj police station.
The Hunt for Rishabh Rai
Authorities have been pursuing Rai for a significant amount of time. He is believed to have a close association with Shraddha Dubey, the primary accused in the Shiva Sharma murder case. Rai's profile became a matter of public concern after an audio clip circulated on social media, in which he was heard issuing threats to the deceased, Shiva Sharma.
The legal heat on Rai intensified after the mother of Shiva Sharma filed a formal complaint. She alleged that Rai, along with 8 to 10 other individuals, was involved in extortion activities.
Public Shaming and Legal Action
To pressure the absconding criminal, the Aliganj police recently took a traditional yet stern approach. Under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, officers visited Rai's residence and beat a drum (dugdugi) to publicly announce his status as a fugitive, signaling to the community and the suspect that the law is closing in.
A History of Crime
Rishabh Rai is not a first-time offender; he is identified as a history-sheeter in Lucknow. His criminal record includes several serious charges, most notably:
- Violations of the Arms Act.
- The physical assault of a lawyer.
The Broader Shiva Sharma Murder Mystery
While the police tighten the noose around Rai, the investigation into Shiva Sharma's death continues to uncover new leads. The prime accused, Shraddha Dubey, is currently believed to be hiding in Nepal.
The Trail to Nepal
Police investigators tracked Dubey's abandoned Scorpio vehicle to Rupaidiha in Bahraich. Further intelligence has pinpointed her last known location to a hotel in the Dang district of Nepal. Despite being on the run, Dubey has remained active on social media, releasing several videos where she claims she is innocent and asserts that Sharma committed suicide.
The police are not taking these claims at face value and are currently digging deeper into Dubey's alleged connections with other known history-sheeters and influential political figures to uncover the full conspiracy behind the crime.