The CCTV footage, which has gone viral on social media.
Sharma died on October 9 after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment building in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area. His death triggered a murder investigation after his mother lodged a complaint alleging that he had been killed. Shraddha, however, had claimed in videos posted on social media before her arrest that Sharma died by suicide. The emergence of the video has brought the movements of Sharma, Shraddha and Rashmi inside the apartment complex back into focus. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding Sharma’s death, including the layout of the building and the positioning of surveillance cameras. Ajay Rai, the owner of a flat in Awadh Green Apartment, has raised questions about the circumstances of the incident and the placement of CCTV cameras. Rai alleged that Shraddha had objected to the installation of cameras and had argued with him over the issue. He also claimed that she was aware of the cameras’ positions.
Shraddha’s suicide claim versus family’s murder allegation
The investigation is continuing as police seek to establish the sequence of events leading to the restaurateur’s death.
Forensic team to recreate crime scene
LUCKNOW: A video reportedly recorded in May showing Lucknow restaurateur Shiva Sharma with model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey has surfaced amid the ongoing investigation into his death, adding a fresh dimension to the high-profile case. In a crucial step in the investigation, police are preparing to conduct a crime-scene reconstruction with the assistance of forensic experts to examine whether Sharma’s death was a suicide or a homicide. The exercise is expected to help investigators assess the physical evidence and test competing versions of the incident. However, the reconstruction alone will not establish the cause of death; its findings will have to be considered alongside CCTV footage, forensic evidence, witness statements and other material collected during the investigation.