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Prime suspect arrested in Lucknow murder case; apprehended in Nagpur

Uttar Pradesh police have made a significant breakthrough in the Shiva Sharma murder investigation, with the arrest of prime accused Shraddha Dubey in Nagpur. Two additional suspects, including the victim's sister and a driver, were also taken into custody.

LSN India · 20 October 2026

Prime suspect arrested in Lucknow murder case; apprehended in Nagpur

Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and police achieved a major success in the Shiva Sharma murder case with the arrest of main accused Shraddha Dubey in Nagpur on Monday. The suspect was apprehended following a coordinated operation between UP law enforcement and local authorities in Maharashtra.

Two other individuals were arrested alongside Dubey: Rashmi Dubey, identified as the victim's sister, and driver Tanveer. The arrests mark a significant development in the high-profile case that has drawn considerable public attention in Lucknow.

Deepa Agarwal, Deputy Commissioner of Police at Nagpur Crime Branch, confirmed Dubey's apprehension and the subsequent arrests. Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of multiple persons in the commission of the crime. Authorities are now conducting detailed interrogation of the arrested suspects to uncover further details and establish the complete chain of events leading to the victim's death.

The case will now proceed to the next stage of investigation, with police collecting evidence and statements from the accused. Further developments are expected as the inquiry progresses.