Lucknow police have reportedly traced the locations of the three accused in the death investigation of Shiva Sharma to near the Nepal border.
Sharma, 28, a cafe owner and businessman, died after he fell from the fourth floor of Avadh Green Apartments in Hazratganj. His mother, Ranjana Sharma, filed a complaint alleging that his girlfriend, an influencer, Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, driver Adil and Tariq were responsible for Sharma's death.
The Lucknow police formed three special teams to apprehend the accused. Raids were conducted in Dubagga, Alambagh, Sitapur and Rae Bareli.
Initially, reports said the accused were traced to Delhi; however, police now say that accused Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, and their companion, Aamir, arrived in Bahraich in a white Swift car and were spotted on CCTV.
The driver reportedly dropped the two sisters off in Rupaidiha, located on the India-Nepal border. Police say that the accused may have crossed the border. All border teams have been put on alert, Bahraich SP Rural Durga Prasad Tiwari said, and searches are being conducted on roads.
A reward of Rs 25,000 each was also announced for each of the accused in the case.
According to allegations, Ranjana Shradha Dubey harassed and blackmailed Sharma. She alleged that her son was held captive and assaulted before being thrown off the building.
The family also alleged that Dubey harassed Sharma for the past four to five months, assaulting him and threatening to frame him in false cases.
A diary written by Sharma is also being used in the investigation. Police are also probing whether the couple had financial disputes.
There are also allegations of Shraddha Dubey having a criminal gang connection. Reports say that Shraddha used to intimidate people by claiming to have links to the Mukhtar Ansari gang. She was also photographed with Madiyanav history-sheeter Abhishek Singh alias Babu.
Police have yet to investigate the claims.
