A 27-year-old restaurant owner, Shiva Sharma, dies after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment in Lucknow, according to family members and police. His mother, Ranjana Sharma, says the death occurred Friday night and alleges that his girlfriend, influencer Shraddha Dubey, is responsible.
Across reports, Ranjana Sharma accuses Dubey and others of harassment and intimidation before the fall. She alleges physical assault and blackmail, including threats to circulate obscene videos and defame him. NDTV and Times of India both report that the Hazratganj police register an FIR based on the family’s complaint and investigate the circumstances of the death.
While details of the allegations are described similarly, outlets differ slightly in emphasis, with some framing the case as murder tied to threats of obscene video distribution, and others highlighting months of alleged blackmail and physical threats. Police investigations are ongoing to determine what led to the fall and whether charges against Dubey and any aides are warranted.
