Shiva Sharma Murder: Court Denies Bail as Police Raid Awadh Green Apartment
Court denies bail to model Shraddha Dubey and others in the Shiva Sharma murder case as police revisit the crime scene.
The investigation into the Shiva Sharma murder case intensified on Wednesday as Lucknow police officials from the Hazratganj station conducted a detailed inspection of the Awadh Green Apartment. The team specifically focused on the flat owned by model Shraddha Dubey, the exact location where businessman Shiva Sharma fell to his death on October 9, 2026.
Court Rejects Bail for Primary Accused
This renewed push in the investigation comes immediately after a significant legal blow to the suspects. The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court has officially rejected the bail applications of the primary accused: model Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey, and their driver, Tanveer Ali (also known as Danish).
In its ruling, the court described the nature of the offense as "grave." Consequently, the court has directed that the trial be transferred to the Sessions Court for further proceedings.
The Manhunt and Arrest
The path to the courtroom began with a high-stakes operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). After a period of evasion, the three suspects were apprehended in Nagpur on October 20 and subsequently transported back to Lucknow. On October 22, 2026, they were remanded to ten days of judicial custody.
Upon their capture, authorities subjected the trio to a grueling six-and-a-half-hour interrogation. During this session, investigators fired 120 targeted questions to uncover:
- The exact sequence of events that led to Shiva Sharma's death.
- The source of the cash seized from the suspects during their arrest.
- The details of their attempted escape to Nepal.
Forensic Evidence and Brutal Findings
The case is bolstered by damning medical evidence. A post-mortem report has revealed that Shiva Sharma did not simply fall; he sustained 10 antemortem injuries. These findings strongly suggest that he was physically assaulted before the fatal fall occurred.
To further build the case, forensic teams have sealed two mobile phones and other critical evidence recovered from the suspects, which are currently undergoing rigorous analysis.
The Mystery of the Accomplice
While the primary suspects are in custody, the Hazratganj police are now casting a wide net to find another key player. Investigators are scrutinizing the role of a man named Aamir, an associate of Shraddha Dubey.
Aamir is suspected of being the logistical backbone of the group's flight from justice. Police believe he provided the necessary support for their escape to Nepal, including the arrangement of a taxi and the procurement of SIM cards to avoid detection.
The legal battle continues under a formal murder case registered at the Hazratganj police station, following a complaint filed by the grieving mother of Shiva Sharma.