Wife, Mother and Brother of Bengaluru Techie Atul Subhash Arrested in Abetment of Suicide Case

In a noteable development in the tragic suicide case of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, police have arrested his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, and her brother Anurag. The arrests were made on Sunday in connection with charges of abetment of suicide.

According to the police, Nikita Singhania was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana, while her mother and brother were taken into custody in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. All three were produced in court and have been sent to judicial custody.

Shocking Allegations Against the Accused

Atul Subash's Wife, Mother-in-law, Brother-in-law Arrested in Abetment of Suicide Case.

I'm seeing this happen for the first time; it was not the first such case. There should be legal reforms for sustainable action.#AtulSubhash #JusticeIsDue pic.twitter.com/Oxw9rjT8RA

— Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) December 15, 2024

The accused have been charged with demanding an exorbitant sum of ₹3 crore to withdraw cases filed against Atul and an additional ₹30 lakh for granting him visitation rights to meet his young son. These demands were among the many grievances listed by Atul in his 24-page suicide note, in which he also accused his wife’s family of relentless harassment and extortion.

Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, had filed a police complaint against Nikita, her family members, and a relative named Sushil Singhania, alleging their direct involvement in driving Atul to take such a drastic step.

Police Collaboration Across States

The Bengaluru police, in coordination with law enforcement agencies in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, managed to locate and arrest the accused. The arrests come after weeks of investigation and mounting public pressure, fueled by the viral hashtag #JusticeForAtulSubhash.

A Nation Demands Justice

The case has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting systemic issues in matrimonial disputes and the toll they take on individuals. Atul’s story has resonated with many, as his death shed light on the emotional and financial pressures men face in such cases.