The arrest of Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth for the alleged murder of her four-year-old son in Goa has sent shockwaves across the nation. As the investigation unfolds, chilling details have emerged, shedding light on the tragic incident. Here are 10 shocking revelations surrounding the Goa murder case:
- Timeline of Events: Suchana Seth checked into an apartment in Goa’s Candolim on January 6 and stayed until January 8. It is suspected that she killed her son in the apartment and transported the body to Karnataka in a taxi on Monday.
- Cause of Death: The post-mortem revealed that the child was smothered to death, either with a piece of cloth or a pillow.
- Arrest and Silence: Suchana Seth was arrested in Karnataka on Monday night with the assistance of the cab driver. Throughout the more than 10-hour journey, she remained silent, not uttering a single word.
- Lack of Cooperation: Police sources report that Seth has not cooperated with the investigation and has shown “no remorse” over the death of her child or her alleged role in the incident.
- Bitter Custody Battle: The 39-year-old CEO was engaged in a bitter custody battle with her husband, Venkat Raman.
- Handwritten Note: A handwritten note was found in Seth’s belongings, detailing her feud with her husband and expressing mental exhaustion due to ongoing court proceedings. The note, written on tissue paper with eyeliner, indicated her distress over the custody dispute.
- Message to Husband: On January 6, during the investigation, Seth had messaged her estranged husband, Venkat Raman, stating that he could meet the child the next day. However, when he arrived in Bengaluru, nobody was at home.
- Domestic Violence Allegations: Divorce documents revealed that Seth had filed a domestic violence case in August 2022 against Raman, accusing him of physical abuse towards her and her son. Raman denied the charges in court, and a restraining order was issued against him.
- Restraining Order: The court’s restraining order prevented Raman from entering Seth’s home or communicating with her and the child. Despite the order, he was later granted visitation rights, allegedly causing distress to Suchana Seth.
- Emotional Upset: The ongoing court proceedings and visitation rights development were cited as factors that emotionally upset Suchana Seth, as per police sources.
The unfolding revelations paint a grim picture of the events leading to the tragic death of the four-year-old, raising questions about the complexities within the family dynamic.