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A 27-year-old restaurant owner in Lucknow died after falling from an apartment, leading his family to accuse his girlfriend, a social media influencer, of murder. The family alleges a history of blackmail and physical abuse preceding the incident.
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Highlights a high-profile criminal investigation involving social media figures and allegations of domestic abuse.
LUCKNOW: A 27-year-old restaurant owner died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of an apartment near Balu Adda in Lucknow on Saturday.His mother has accused his girlfriend, social media influencer Shraddha Dubey, and her associates of murdering him.The deceased, Shiva Sharma, owned a chain of restaurants and also operated a cafe. His family alleged that he had been subjected to physical assault, intimidation and blackmail for several months.Hazratganj police have registered an FIR against Dubey, her sister Rashmi Dubey, her driver, an associate named Adil and several unidentified people.
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