Engineer Atul Subhash Dies by Suicide, Leaves 24-Page Note

In a tragic incident, a 34-year-old software engineer, Atul Subhash, was found hanging in his residence in Bengaluru’s Marathahalli area on Monday. Police confirmed it to be a case of suicide, and a detailed 24-page note was recovered from the scene.

Final Social Media Plea to Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Atul’s final post on X (formerly Twitter) raised serious allegations, claiming “a legal genocide of men is happening in India.” He tagged Elon Musk and US President-elect Donald Trump, pleading for help against “woke ideologies, abortion, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).” In his post, he wrote: “I will be dead when you read this. A legal genocide of men is happening in India currently. A dead man is requesting @elonmusk @realDonaldTrump to save millions of lives and restore freedom of speech in India.”

This part of our legal system needs a complete overhaul. So many innocent men and their families are being tortured. Imagine what #AtulSubhash must be going through during his last moments.#JusticeForAtulSubhash pic.twitter.com/y0WTsQMOfB

— Pranav Mahajan (@pranavmahajan) December 10, 2024

Lived Alone After Marital Separation

Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Atul worked as a senior executive in Bengaluru and lived alone following his separation from his wife. His death note reportedly accused his wife and her family of constant harassment, citing persistent marital discord as the primary reason for his emotional turmoil. Atul reportedly emailed his note to several people and shared it with an NGO group he was associated with.

Family Alleges Gender Bias in Indian Laws

Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, claimed that his sibling faced false allegations after the separation. Speaking to ANI, Bikas stated, “Every law in India is for women, not for men. My brother fought against this bias but ultimately succumbed to the pressure.” He revealed that their family was implicated in multiple charges, causing Atul immense stress.

Atul’s father, Pawan Kumar, accused the mediation court of misconduct, alleging that it didn’t follow legal protocols or Supreme Court guidelines. He said Atul had to travel between Bengaluru and Jaunpur nearly 40 times for court proceedings, which added to his frustration.

Atul left behind a detailed checklist of tasks he completed before ending his life. Divided into three sections—’Before last day,’ ‘Last day,’ and ‘Execute last moment’—the list included actions like backing up data, clearing payments, uploading his note, and submitting office items. He even sent farewell messages to his family and lawyers and notified authorities about alleged judicial corruption.

Family Demands Justice

Bikas Kumar urged the government and judiciary to investigate the allegations made in Atul’s note. “If my brother’s claims are true, justice must be served. If not, the authorities should provide evidence to prove him wrong,” he added.

This heartbreaking case has sparked conversations around gender biases in legal systems and the mental health struggles faced by individuals undergoing marital disputes. Further investigations are underway.