BENGALURU, 13 DEC

The City Police have issued a summons to Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of software engineer Atul Subhash, as part of their investigation into his recent suicide. Atul, aged 34, died earlier this week, prompting heightened scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police Commissioner B Dayananda announced at a press conference on Friday that two dedicated teams have been tasked with investigating the case, which was spurred by a complaint lodged by Atul’s brother, Bikash Kumar. The complaint has led to a registered case of abetment to suicide against Nikita and her family.

A Bengaluru police team, led by sub-inspector Sanjeet Kumar, attempted to deliver the summons to Nikita at her residence in Khowa Mandi, Uttar Pradesh, but found the home locked. They have since collaborated with local authorities to locate her. Commissioner Dayananda confirmed that police resources have been mobilised in Uttar Pradesh to ensure compliance, including the establishment of a police camp for ongoing monitoring.

The tragic circumstances surrounding Atul's death have incited nationwide outrage, spurring protests in Bengaluru led by the Save India Family Foundation, with demonstrators demanding justice and stricter legal measures to prevent similar incidents. Atul’s suicide note reportedly alleged harassment by his wife and her family.

While the summons specifically targets Nikita Singhania, other family members named in the FIR remain unaddressed. -SALAR NEWS