Lucknow businessman's death: Prime suspect claims suicide, not murder

In a significant development in the Shiva Sharma case, the prime accused Shradha Dubey has released a video statement through social media denying involvement in the businessman's death. Dubey countered allegations of murder by asserting that Sharma's death was a suicide, according to her account of events in Lucknow.

The woman, who has been evading police, indicated through the social media video that she has not absconded and is prepared to record her formal statement before law enforcement. Her emergence follows weeks of investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sharma's death, which had sparked widespread speculation and media scrutiny.

In her statement, Dubey appealed to media outlets to avoid linking prominent political figures and government officials to the case. The plea suggests she wishes to keep the investigation focused on factual evidence rather than potential high-profile connections that have circulated in public discourse.

Police have maintained their investigation into the case, with the bounty on Dubey's whereabouts remaining active. The case has drawn considerable attention in the region, with questions persisting about the exact circumstances of Sharma's death and the nature of his relationship with the accused.