Shiva Sharma, a 27-year-old cafe owner, died after a fall from an apartment in Lucknow. Police initiated a murder investigation following a complaint from Sharma’s family about his suspected assault.

The live-in partner, Shraddha Dubey, along with four others, has been booked in connection to the case. Family members alleged that Sharma was held captive and tortured before his death.

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