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Woman wanted in Lucknow murder case arrested in Nagpur after elaborate evasion
Shraddha Dube, who was wanted in connection with a murder case in Lucknow, has been apprehended in Nagpur after evading police through disguises and vehicle changes. The arrest comes as authorities intensified their search following a substantial bounty on her capture.
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Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested Shraddha Dube, a key suspect in a murder case registered in Lucknow, following her capture in Nagpur. The arrest marks the culmination of an extensive manhunt that saw the accused employ sophisticated evasion tactics to remain at large.
According to Additional Director General of Police Amitabh Yash, Dube had evaded law enforcement by wearing a burqa and frequently changing vehicles to avoid detection. The coordinated strategy allowed her to stay ahead of investigators for an extended period despite police operations across multiple states.
Dube was wanted in connection with the death of Shiva Sharma in Lucknow. Authorities had announced a reward of 50,000 rupees for information leading to her arrest, signalling the priority accorded to the case.
The arrest underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending suspects who employ disguises and mobile strategies to evade police nets. Investigators are now focusing on further questioning to establish the full details of her involvement in the case and identify any potential accomplices.