Three Arrested in Shiva Sharma Murder Case, Victims Mother Expresses Hope for Justice
In a significant development, three suspects, including Shraddha Dubey, have been arrested in the Shiva Sharma murder case in Lucknow.
Lucknow, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : A joint team of Lucknow police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), with assistance from Nagpur police, has arrested three suspects in the murder case of Shiva Sharma. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shraddha Dubey, driver Danish, and Rashmi Dubey. Each suspect had a reward of ₹50,000 for information leading to their capture. They are being transported to Lucknow for further legal proceedings.
According to police reports, a case was registered on October 9 at the Hazratganj police station under Section 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Following this, efforts to locate the suspects intensified. The arrests are considered a crucial step in the ongoing investigation, as confirmed by the police commissionerate.
Ranjana Sharma, Shiva’s mother, expressed her relief at the arrest of the main suspect, Shraddha Dubey, calling it a significant step toward justice. She stated that today feels like a momentous occasion for her, coinciding with the festival of Vijayadashami. Ranjana thanked the media, STF, Uttar Pradesh police, administration, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their support, expressing hope that her son would receive justice. She also accused Shraddha Dubey of having a criminal mindset and suggested that she had considerable backing.
In a related development, the sister of driver Tanveer Ali, also known as Danish, commented on the situation. She mentioned that the family has had no contact with Danish since the day of the incident. He had gone to work that day, but they have since received no information about his whereabouts. The family has been relying solely on news reports for updates, which have suggested that Danish might be in Nepal, but they have no confirmation beyond that.
