Techie in Bengaluru Dies by Suicide, Leaves 24-Page Note Alleging Harassment by Wife and Family
In a tragic turn of events, a 34-year-old techie, Atul Subhash, was found dead in his Bengaluru home on Monday. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Atul worked as a senior executive for a private firm and lived alone in the Manjunath Layout under Marathahalli police station limits following a separation from his wife.
Atul left behind a 24-page suicide note, comprising four handwritten pages and 20 typed ones, detailing the turmoil he faced in his personal life. The note, which was also shared via email and a WhatsApp group associated with an NGO he worked with, contained serious allegations against his wife and her family, accusing them of harassment and financial exploitation.
Accusations in the Note
According to the note, Atul’s wife, who works at Accenture, was already receiving ₹40,000 monthly as maintenance but allegedly demanded an additional ₹2-4 lakh. He accused her of making his life unbearable, further alleging that she once told him to end his life.
In a video shared widely on social media, Atul expressed anguish over how his earnings were being used against him. “The tax I pay on my salary is helping the police and the legal system harass me and my family,” he said.
The techie had been embroiled in legal disputes initiated by his wife in Uttar Pradesh. A recent unfavorable court verdict added to his distress, with Atul noting in his video that he felt mocked by the judicial system.
Check out Atul’s video here:
A Heartbreaking Loss: Atul Subhash, a young man, tragically took his own life.
— Akassh Ashok Gupta (@peepoye_) December 10, 2024
– His wife, driven by greed, was already receiving ₹40,000 every month as maintenance, despite working at Accenture and earning her own money.
– Yet, she demanded ₹2-4 lakhs more.
– In a moment of… pic.twitter.com/nSbQ6JNGWN
He also hung a placard in his house that read, “Justice is due”.
A System Under Scrutiny
Atul’s meticulous preparation before his death, including organizing keys and a list of pending tasks, highlighted his struggle with despair and the system’s inability to address his grievances. His tragic demise sheds light on the emotional and financial toll of marital disputes, reigniting debates about gender dynamics in India’s legal and judicial framework.
Here’s another account of the entire incident:
TW : SUICIDE : BANGALORE
— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) December 10, 2024
◾Atul Subhash, 34 year old
◾Got married in 2019
◾Driven to suicide by wife, in-laws, biased laws & system within 5 years
◾Left 1.5 hr suicide video, 40 page note
◾Wife demanded 3 Crores Alimony
◾Wife didn't let him even see the face of his child… pic.twitter.com/zDoSjD9CKN
Police investigations are ongoing, and Atul’s allegations against his wife and her family will be a focal point. His death has sparked widespread conversation about the systemic failures that can exacerbate personal crises.
