A 34-year-old man, Atul Subhash, a top AI expert at a private firm in Bengaluru, tragically died by suicide at his residence in the Manjunath Layout area on 9 December 2024, leaving behind a detailed death note accusing his wife and her family of harassment.
Subhash had been living alone following his separation from his wife. He reportedly left behind a detailed 24-page death note in which he accused his wife and her family of harassment, which he claimed contributed to his emotional distress.
According to police, Subhash had been entangled in a bitter marital dispute, with his wife recently filing a domestic violence case against him in Uttar Pradesh. The police suggest this may have intensified Subhash’s mental anguish. In his death note, Subhash detailed ongoing issues in his marriage and blamed his wife—who works at Accenture—and her relatives, including her mother, brother, and uncle. He accused them of mistreating him and using their son as leverage to extort money in the form of maintenance. In the note, he wrote, “Our emotions and love for children can’t get defiled like this and they can’t become a tool of money transfer (or so-called social justice) scheme from a man to a woman.”
Before taking the extreme step, Subhash reportedly emailed his death note to several people and shared it with a WhatsApp group of an NGO he was involved with. In the moments leading up to his suicide, Subhash also recorded a video, which has since gone viral on social media. He had meticulously prepared for his final act, placing important details such as his death note’s location, vehicle keys, and a list of completed and pending tasks on a cupboard. He also hung a placard in his home that read, “Justice is due,” underscoring his belief that his narrative needed to be understood.
"Justice is Due.”
These words were scrawled across an A4 sheet glued to Atul Subhash’s chest, a top AI expert in Bengaluru, when his lifeless body was found. The scene unraveled a grim story—a man cornered by the weight of relentless harassment, both personal and legal. (1/15)
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) December 10, 2024
The police have registered a case of unnatural death and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. A complaint filed by Subhash’s brother has led to charges of abetment being filed against his wife and her family. The brother alleged that Subhash’s wife and her relatives fabricated false cases against him and demanded a settlement of Rs 3 crore in exchange for dropping the charges.
This heartbreaking incident has cast a spotlight on the devastating emotional toll of unresolved marital disputes, especially when complicated by legal battles. Authorities have expressed concern over the impact of such ongoing conflicts and are urging individuals who may be struggling emotionally to seek support.
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