India, Oct. 15 -- Model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey, who is wanted in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, has denied reports that she is missing, claiming in a video statement released on Wednesday night that Sharma died by suicide and not murder.

Dubey said she intended to appear before the police to record her statement and disclose what happened. Her remarks came after the Lucknow police announced a reward of Rs.25,000 each for information leading to the arrest of Dubey, her sister Rashmi and their driver in connection with Sharma's death on October 9.

DCP (central) Vikrant Vir said the prime accused remained at large, with police teams sent to Delhi and the Nepal border following intelligence...