The investigation into the Shiva Sharma murder case in Lucknow has taken a dramatic turn after the main accused, Shraddha Dubey, allegedly escaped police custody once again. According to the report, police had been searching for her across several locations, including Rae Bareli, Gorakhpur and Nepal. However, she had reportedly been staying in Lucknow for three days. She even called the media to a mall basement and made a statement. By the time the police reached the spot after receiving information, Shraddha had already left. The incident has raised serious questions about how she managed to remain in the city despite an ongoing search.
A Surrender Plan That Never Worked
According to police sources cited in the report, a plan had been prepared for Shraddha to speak to the media before surrendering at a police station on Sunday. The reported plan involved police arriving at the scene and taking her into custody after her statement. Sources claimed the arrangement was intended to manage the case and potentially turn her into a government witness. However, Shraddha and those supporting her reportedly did not agree to the proposed conditions. She spoke to the media earlier than expected and left before police arrived. The reported sequence of events has become a major point of discussion in the investigation.
Disagreement Over the Case Strategy
The report suggests that differences over how the case should proceed may have contributed to the breakdown of the alleged surrender arrangement. According to police sources, one proposed approach involved treating the matter as culpable homicide rather than murder. Under that reported plan, Shraddha and her sister Rashmi would have remained accused. Shraddha allegedly wanted the death to be treated as suicide and sought to become a witness, while also seeking to keep Rashmi entirely out of the case. These details are based on claims attributed to police sources; the reported arrangement has not been independently established in the provided account.
Nine Days on the Run
Shraddha had reportedly been absconding for nine days when the latest incident took place. She had also filed an application seeking to surrender before a court, according to the report. The failure to locate her, followed by her reported media appearance in Lucknow, put the police investigation under fresh scrutiny. The case had attracted considerable attention because Shraddha is the main accused in the death of businessman Shiva Sharma. Investigators are still seeking to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.
Inspector Removed From Duty
The reported failure to arrest Shraddha led to action against senior personnel in Lucknow. Inspector Vikram Singh, who was posted at Hazratganj police station, was sent to the police lines. The report says the inspector was responsible for helping trace and arrest the accused and investigating the case. After nine days without an arrest, Shraddha’s appearance before the media and subsequent disappearance reportedly caused embarrassment for the department. The action against the inspector reflects the pressure on the police to make progress in the case.
DCP Also Faces Action as Search Continues
DCP Central Vikram Veer, who was monitoring the case, was also placed on a waiting list, according to the report. Arpit Vijayvargiya, formerly SP of Barabanki, has been given charge as DCP Central, along with additional responsibility for security and intelligence. The latest developments have intensified questions about the handling of the investigation and the alleged surrender plan. Shraddha’s whereabouts remain the central issue, while police face renewed pressure to trace her and establish the facts in the Shiva Sharma case.
