Nikita is named as a primary accused in a suicide note left by her husband, Atul Subhash. An engineer by profession, Atul left behind a 40-page letter and a 90-minute video, which detailed the alleged torture and harassment he endured from his wife and in-laws
BY PC Bureau
The Bengaluru police on Sunday arrested Nikita Singhania in connection with the suicide of her husband, Atul Singhania. Her mother, Nisha Singhania, and brother, Anurag Singhania, were also arrested on charges of abatement to suicide and causing mental cruelty.
Earlier, on Friday, Bengaluru City Police issued a summons to Nikita, directing her to appear at the Marathahalli police station within three days for questioning. A police team traveled to her residence in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, to deliver the notice, but Nikita remains absconding.
According to Shivakumar, DCP of White Field Division, Nikita Singhania was arrested in Gurgaon, Haryana, while Nisha and Anurag Singhania were detained in Prayagraj. They were produced before the court and sent to judicial custody. Atul’s estranged wife and her family have filed anticipatory bail pleas in the Allahabad High Court.
Nikita is named as a primary accused in a suicide note left by her husband, Atul Subhash. An engineer by profession, Atul left behind a 40-page letter and a 90-minute video, which detailed the alleged torture and harassment he endured from his wife and in-laws. In his disturbing accounts, Atul described the immense pressure he faced, which he claims ultimately led to his tragic decision to take his own life.
Harrowing Allegations
Atul’s suicide note detailed the alleged harassment, including a demand for ₹3 crore as a divorce settlement. He accused his wife’s family of mental and financial abuse, which he claimed drove him to take his life.
The note also expressed his distrust in the legal system, urging authorities to ensure justice is served. “If the court decides my wife and her family are not guilty, pour my ashes into a gutter outside the court. Don’t do my ‘asthi visarjan’ until my harassers are punished,” he wrote.
Some of the specific cases of alleged torture mentioned by Atul include:
- Demands for Large Divorce Settlement: Atul claimed that his wife and her family had demanded a massive sum of ₹3 crore as a settlement for divorce. He cited this financial burden as one of the key factors contributing to the abuse he suffered.
- Physical and Emotional Abuse: In his suicide note and video, Atul accused his wife and her family of subjecting him to continuous emotional and physical abuse, which included verbal insults and threats. He stated that they repeatedly humiliated him and made his life unbearable.
- False Cases and Legal Harassment: Atul also alleged that his wife and her family had falsely accused him of various crimes, which led to prolonged legal battles. He expressed in his note that the constant pressure of dealing with these fabricated cases was part of the emotional torture that drove him to suicide.
- Isolation and Financial Control: Atul described how he was cut off from his own family and friends, being isolated by his wife and her relatives. He also mentioned how they controlled his finances, making it difficult for him to lead a normal life.
These specific allegations, as detailed in his suicide note and video, are now central to the ongoing investigation by the Bengaluru Police, who are focusing on the role of Atul’s wife and her family in his tragic death.
A Cry for Reform
Addressing his two-year-old child, Atul lamented the “terrible state of the legal system” and the misuse of laws. He called for his suicide note and videos to be treated as evidence and demanded strict action against his alleged harassers.
A Family’s Grief
Atul’s family collected his ashes from Bengaluru, stating they would be immersed in Patna following traditional rituals. His parents, devastated by the loss, reiterated his plea for justice and custody of his child.
