Bengaluru Techie Suicide Sparks #JusticeForAtulSubhash Trend, Social Media Reactions Divided

Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie, died by suicide in Bengaluru, leaving behind a 24-page note alleging harassment by his wife and family. The case has sparked social media trends and discussions.

Atul Subhash shared a 1.5-hour video message and a 24-page death note alleging harassment by his wife and her relatives before dying by suicide.

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A 34-year-old techie from Uttar Pradesh, Atul Subhash, was found dead in his Bengaluru residence on Monday. Subhash, who worked at a private firm, died by suicide, leaving behind a 24-page note alleging harassment by his wife and her family. The Marathahalli police have initiated a detailed investigation into the incident. 

According to the police, Subhash was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan of his Manjunath Layout home early on 9th December. According to news agency PTI, a senior officer revealed that the house was locked from the inside and had to be forcibly opened in the presence of locals. A placard reading "Justice is due" was found in the house. Subhash had also pasted instructions on a cupboard, detailing the location of his death note, vehicle keys, and other information.  

Notably, the police said Subhash emailed his death note to several people and shared it with a WhatsApp group of an NGO he was associated with. Preliminary investigations suggest that he was facing marital discord, with his wife filing a case against him in Uttar Pradesh. Subhash’s brother, Bikas Kumar, has alleged that his wife’s family filed false cases against him and demanded Rs 3 crore to settle them.  

#JusticeForAtulSubhash Trends As Social Media Reactions Divided

The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with the hashtag #JusticeForAtulSubhash trending on X. Many users have expressed support for Subhash, highlighting the challenges men face in alleged false dowry cases and harassment.  

One user wrote, “I saw parts of this video by Atul Subhash, a top AI expert who committed suicide, allegedly, due to mental harassment by his wife and her family. The details in the video are chilling, so is the calm and unemotional way in which he is recounting everything. This man was definitely of sound mind when he recorded this video. He even drank water after the app reminded him to drink water. This wasn’t a depressed man, this was a man resigned to his fate! If even half of what he says in the video is true, the system and the laws of this country have done him a great disservice! May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti.”  

I saw parts of this video by Atul Subhash, a top AI expert who committed suicide, allegedly, due to mental harassment by his wife and her family. The details in the video are chilling, so is the calm and unemotional way in which he is recounting everything.

This man was… https://t.co/S22vQs73Eh

— Shefali Vaidya. 🇮🇳 (@ShefVaidya) December 10, 2024

Another remarked, “This part of our legal system needs a complete overhaul. So many innocent men and their families are being tortured. Imagine what #AtulSubhash must be going through during his last moments.”  

This part of our legal system needs a complete overhaul. So many innocent men and their families are being tortured. Imagine what #AtulSubhash must be going through during his last moments.#JusticeForAtulSubhash pic.twitter.com/y0WTsQMOfB

— Pranav Mahajan (@pranavmahajan) December 10, 2024

Criticism of the video’s circulation also emerged. A user commented, “This is not the way. The way Atul Subhash has talked about committing suicide, there is no place for it in a democratic country. Please don't spread this kind of video because it will have a huge impact on other people.”  

This is not the way. The way Atul Subhash has talked about committing suicide, there is no place for it in a democratic country.

Please don't spread this kind of video because It will have a huge impact on other people. #JusticeForAtulSubhash #AtulSubhash #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/r1dmuxEOeJ

— Neeraj Ranjan (@NeerajRanjan84) December 10, 2024

Others questioned the approach taken by Subhash opposing suicide as a step and a section of users also sought to look at both sides of the case. One user opined, “Committing suicide does not prove anyone right or wrong. His mental condition may have deteriorated and it is possible that he may be right, but it is not right to blame someone else without knowing the facts.”  

Committing suicide does not prove anyone right or wrong. His mental condition may have deteriorated and it is possible that he may be right, but it is not right to blame someone else without knowing the facts.#AtulSubhash

— Ujjwal Pandey (@ujjwal_pan82122) December 10, 2024

The case has reignited discussions about mental health, legal reforms, and the societal pressures men face in complex marital disputes. 

A case has been registered under Section 108(3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following the family’s complaint, and investigations are underway.