Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash Wife Her Mother and Brother Arrested
Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s death by suicide has led to the arrest of his wife Nikita Singhania and her family. In his note, Atul accused them of harassment and extortion. The case has raised questions about the misuse of laws in family disputes.
The tragic death of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, and her brother Anurag. Atul, 34, died by suicide earlier this week, leaving behind a 24-page note and an 80-minute video accusing Nikita and her family of harassment and extortion.
Nikita was arrested in Gurugram, while her mother and brother were taken into custody in Prayagraj. Bengaluru Police confirmed the three were brought to the city late at night and produced in court, where they were sent to 14 days in custody. Another accused, Nikita’s uncle Sushil Singhania, is currently missing.
Atul, originally from Bihar’s Samastipur, wrote in his note that he married Nikita in 2019 after meeting her through a matchmaking website. The couple had a son in 2020. However, Atul alleged that Nikita and her family began demanding large sums of money to start businesses. When he refused, arguments began, and Nikita left him in 2021, taking their child with her.
Atul claimed that Nikita and her family filed several false cases against him and his family, accusing them of dowry harassment, cruelty, and even murder. One case, alleging that Atul harassed Nikita’s late father for dowry, was later withdrawn.
He also accused Nikita of demanding ₹3 crore to settle the legal disputes, even though the court had already ordered him to pay ₹80,000 per month for her and their son. Atul said he was not allowed to meet his son unless he paid extra money.
Atul’s note also criticized the legal system for favoring women in such cases. “The harder I work, the more I and my family are harassed. The system only helps my harassers. By ending my life, I hope my parents and brother can finally live in peace,” he wrote.
After Atul’s death, his brother filed a case against Nikita, her mother, brother, and uncle for abetment to suicide. Atul’s family said he was under extreme stress from the ongoing court cases, which forced him to travel between Bengaluru and Jaunpur over 40 times.
The case has sparked a public outcry, with many pointing to the misuse of laws meant to protect women, such as the Dowry Prohibition Act. Critics argue that these laws are sometimes used unfairly to exploit men and their families.
Nikita’s uncle, Sushil, has denied all allegations, calling them baseless. Meanwhile, the police are continuing their investigation. Atul’s death has also reignited a debate about the misuse of protective laws and the need for fair justice in family disputes.
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