Bengaluru techie suicide: Internet demands Accenture to fire Atul Subhash's wife, company locks X profile

Amid the mounting backlash, Accenture locked its official X account, limiting public access.

The death of 34-year-old Bengaluru-based engineer Atul Subhash has ignited widespread outrage on social media, raising urgent questions about justice for men in India. Subhash, a senior IT professional, left behind a 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video before taking his own life, accusing his estranged wife, her family, and a family court judge of relentless harassment.

In his final messages, Subhash named his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, her brother Anurag Singhania, and her uncle Sushil Singhania as the perpetrators of his ordeal. He also implicated Reeta Kaushik, a family court judge in Jaunpur, for exacerbating his distress. The Bengaluru police registered an FIR against the accused under sections 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, based on a complaint filed by Subhash’s brother, Bikas Kumar.

A significant wave of anger has been directed at Accenture, where Subhash’s wife is employed. Social media users have called for her termination, with one individual writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Dear Accenture, you have 24 hours to fire the murderer of Atul Subhash. Your time starts now.” Another user demanded, “Accenture, remove this woman from whatever position she holds.”

Dear December 10, 2024 you have 24 hours to fire the murderer of Atul SubhashYour time starts now. pic.twitter.com/C2hnoAUjEW
(@IndianSinghh) December 10, 2024

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/xrpg6mFw0QG K AGARWAL (@ipo_agarwal) December 10, 2024

Do you want Us to Start A Raid on December 10, 2024 account to force them to Fire Atul's X Wife from the Job??Rt if Yes(Doing this for Public opinion)
Randomsena (@randomsena) December 11, 2024

Amid the mounting backlash, Accenture locked its official X account, limiting public access. However, the company’s Indian account remained visible but inactive. Advocate Ashutosh Dubey, associated with the BJP, criticised Accenture’s response, stating on X, “So Accenture has locked its account in an attempt to avoid addressing the issue with Nikita Singhania. This isn’t just silence; it’s complicity.” He further demanded accountability, urging the company to either terminate her employment or face public ire.

The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the challenges faced by men in marital disputes. Journalist Nupur J Sharma weighed in on the issue, writing, “The wife should be arrested and thrown in jail. The judge who sat by and laughed, mocked, and refused to deliver justice should be prosecuted and impeached. What is wrong with women downplaying the death of Atul Subhash?” She also criticised existing laws, stating, “The laws that force men like Atul Subhash to end their lives as the only way out of extortion and harassment need to change.”

Subhash’s suicide note and video revealed the emotional and financial toll of ongoing legal battles. He alleged that his wife had filed nine cases against him, including demands for substantial alimony. Social media users expressed solidarity with Subhash, with one account purportedly linked to him posting a final message tagging Elon Musk and Donald Trump, stating, “I will be dead when you read this. A legal genocide of men is happening in India currently.”

Dear December 10, 2024 I hope you will co-operate in nabbing Nikita Singhania. How come she is still your employee? #AtulSubhash@Author_ Jyoti (@jyotiTpandey05) December 10, 2024

Make December 10, 2024 fire his greedy wife https://t.co/Gy4VSRYp5H pic.twitter.com/1rsUEHZkDy
Hindutva Knight (@HPhobiaWatch) December 10, 2024

The tragedy has intensified calls for reforms in laws governing marital disputes and protections against false allegations. Netizens have argued for balanced legal frameworks that ensure justice for all parties involved.

The case has also drawn attention to the mental health challenges faced by men in prolonged legal conflicts, with many advocating for better support systems.