Who is Shraddha Dubey? Lucknow influencer with 1.4 lakh followers named in businessman Shiva Sharma’s death case
PTC Web Desk: Lucknow social media influencer Shraddha Dubey is at the centre of a police investigation into the death of 28-year-old businessman Shiva Sharma. Shiva fell from the fourth floor of her flat in the city on October 9.
His mother, Ranjana Sharma, has accused Shraddha Dubey of murder, assault and blackmail. The police have registered a murder case against Dubey, her sister, their driver and two other persons.
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Her online image
Shraddha Dubey runs an Instagram account called @stylebookbyshraddha, which has around 1.4 lakh followers. She posts fashion, modelling and lifestyle content and often shows off designer items such as a Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) bag and Louis Vuitton sneakers. She has also posted unboxing videos of luxury brands like Gucci and shared pictures of a black Scorpio she bought last year.
One detail that has been noticed is that her profile has no photo of Shiva.
Who is Shraddha Dubey?
She holds a master’s degree and a PGDCA. She began modelling and fashion blogging in Hyderabad before moving to Lucknow’s fashion scene. She organised India Glamorous Runway Week in Lucknow, won a show-topper title at U&I International Face of Fashion Week in Delhi and received the Best Face of Lucknow award. She appeared in Tujhme Hai Baarish, an album released by Zee Music.
She was married and has a son. She divorced in 2022 and her former husband and son live in Rae Bareli. She reportedly has limited contact with them. She lived alone in a flat in the Balu Adda area of Hazratganj, Lucknow, which is now central to the probe.
What the investigation says so far
Shiva died on October 9 after falling from the fourth floor of Shraddha Dubey’s flat. According to his family, he had been living with her for around four to five months.
His mother alleges he was assaulted and harassed before the fall. She claims he had injuries and cigarette burns. The police are checking these claims along with other evidence.
Investigators are going through CCTV footage from the apartment complex and items recovered from the flat, including chats. The police are also trying to find out about a white Audi with a “Secretariat” label. It reportedly reached the complex about 15 minutes after Shiva fell and then left. Who was inside and why it came is still being probed.
- PTC NEWS
