The tragic suicide of Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru, has sparked widespread outrage, shedding light on issues related to mental health, domestic abuse, and corporate accountability. Subhash took his life on December 9, 2024, leaving behind a 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video in which he accused his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, an employee at Accenture, of harassment and extortion.
The incident triggered a storm on social media, with demands for Accenture to dismiss Singhania. Posts on X included statements such as, “Dear @Accenture you have 24 hours to fire the murderer of Atul Subhash,” accusing the company of complicity in his suffering. As the backlash grew, Accenture locked its official X account, seemingly to stem the inflow of complaints. CEO Julie Sweet also locked her X profile amidst the public outrage. Meanwhile, IT professionals organized candlelight vigils outside Accenture’s Bengaluru offices, demanding justice for Subhash.
Dear @Accenture you have 24 hours to fire the murderer of Atul Subhash
Your time starts now. pic.twitter.com/C2hnoAUjEW
— Akshit Singh 🇮🇳 (@IndianSinghh) December 10, 2024
Subhash and Singhania, who married in 2019, had a contentious split in 2021. In his suicide note, Subhash alleged Singhania and her family harassed him, demanded a ₹3 crore settlement, and filed false domestic violence and dowry cases against him. He wrote, “I received more than 40 court notices in a year… They hounded me for ₹30 lakh, denying me access to my 4-year-old son.” He also detailed how the ongoing disputes and legal battles caused severe mental anguish, describing his treatment in court as mockery.
Accenture locked Twitter handle after getting countless request to fire Nikita Singhania.
She is the wife of Atul Subhash who committed suicide after her torture pic.twitter.com/xrpg6mFw0Q
— G K AGARWAL (@ipo_agarwal) December 10, 2024
Police have registered an FIR against Singhania and her family for abetment of suicide and other charges. The investigation will examine allegations of harassment and extortion. While both families deny the claims, the case has sparked a broader conversation about marital disputes and the legal rights of men in India.
