Justice denied, life lost

Tragic case of techie Atul Subash

In a deeply unsettling incident, 34-year-old Atul Subash, a senior software engineer, was found dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Monday, a victim of suicide that has reignited debates over the misuse of women-centric laws in India. Subash's final acts included leaving behind a placard reading "Justice Due" around his neck and a 24-page suicide note, alongside a video, detailing accusations of harassment by his estranged wife, her family, and judicial officers in Uttar Pradesh.

The tragedy unfolded in Southeast Bengaluru's tech corridor at Delphinium Residency, near Marathahalli. Neighbours raised concerns after Subash, a consistent and disciplined professional, failed to leave his apartment. Police forced their way in, finding him hanging from the ceiling fan. The scene revealed meticulous planning.