Bengaluru Techie Dies by Suicide; Police Probe Allegations of Harassment and Extortion by Wife’s Family

Bengaluru : Wife and Her Family Allegedly Demanded ₹3 Crore to Settle False Cases, Police Say

A senior executive at a private firm in Bengaluru, Atul Subash, was found dead in his residence in the city’s Marathahalli area. Police investigating the case have revealed that Subash’s wife and her family allegedly demanded ₹3 crore to settle what they claimed were false cases filed against him.

According to police statements, Subash’s brother revealed that his wife’s relatives had filed multiple cases against him, with the intention of extorting money for their settlement. “The deceased’s brother informed that the victim’s wife’s mother, brother, and uncle had filed false cases and demanded ₹3 crore for resolving the issue,” said a police spokesperson.

Subash’s father also spoke to the media, claiming that his son had been subjected to intense pressure from his wife’s family, particularly related to a marital dispute. He added that Subash had been compelled to travel to Jaunpur, UP, multiple times to attend court hearings connected to the case. “She (his wife) kept framing charge after charge. He must have been frustrated, but never let us know. Suddenly, we got the news about his death,” the father said.

On the morning of December 9, police were alerted after Subash’s body was found inside his locked residence. His family and locals broke into the house, where Subash was found deceased. “The house was locked from inside, and the door lock was broken in the presence of locals who went inside and found the body,” the police confirmed.

The 40-year-old Atul Subash had left behind a detailed 24-page suicide note, which alleged that he had been subjected to severe harassment and legal threats by his wife and her family. The note, which he also sent via email to close friends and shared in a WhatsApp group of an NGO he was associated with, claimed that the family’s demands for money had pushed him to a breaking point.

In the suicide note, Subash reportedly wrote, “If I win from the system, devote my mortal remains in Ganga, otherwise in a gutter outside the court.” His final words echo his deep frustration with the ongoing legal battles and harassment.

Police Investigation:
The police have initiated an investigation into the case, which is being handled under Section 108 3(5) of the BNS. Further inquiries are underway to confirm the details of the harassment claims and the financial demands.

Investigators found that Subash had also left behind important personal details, including his vehicle keys, a list of tasks he had completed, and those still pending, along with a placard at his home that read, “Justice is due.”

Atul Subash’s tragic death has sparked a wider discussion about mental health, domestic abuse, and the pressures that many individuals face in toxic relationships. His family has requested that the government ensure justice is served, and they seek proof if any of the allegations against Subash were unfounded.