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Bengaluru: In the high-profile Atul Subhash suicide case, the main accused, Nikita Singhania, reportedly changed her location daily to evade capture and attempted to secure bail, according to police sources. On Sunday, three other suspects—Nikita’s mother, Nisha Singhania, and brother, Anurag Singhania—were arrested by Bengaluru Police and placed in 14-day judicial custody.
Nikita was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana, while her mother and brother were arrested in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Police discovered that the accused had vacated their homes upon learning of the police’s impending arrival, leaving notices on their doors requesting them to report within three days.
A special police team monitored the suspects’ close relatives and friends to gather information. They faced challenges tracking the accused, as they communicated primarily through WhatsApp. However, Nikita inadvertently made a call to a relative, allowing police to locate her in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram.
After her arrest, police interrogated Nikita and had her call her mother and brother, leading to their capture in Jhunsi, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects were questioned for nine hours during their transit to Bengaluru, while ensuring the safety of Nikita’s 2-year-old son with a relative. The police recorded their statements before presenting them to a judge.
The police can request custody of the accused if further investigation is necessary. Meanwhile, Nikita’s family is preparing to file for bail. Nikita has denied any harassment of Atul, claiming they had been living apart for three years. In contrast, Atul’s family seeks custody of his son, asserting they wish to care for him.
After their arrest, the accused were brought to Bengaluru late Saturday night. Preliminary investigations indicate that Atul had contemplated suicide for 15 days prior and had written a death note three days before his death, alongside searching for legal information online.
An FIR was filed against the accused under Sections 108 and 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) on December 9, following a complaint by Bikas Kumar, Atul’s brother, alleging abetment to suicide. The FIR includes Nikita, her mother, brother, and a relative, Sushil Singhania, who remains at large.
Bikas Kumar’s complaint alleges that the accused falsely implicated his brother and demanded Rs 3 crore for a divorce settlement, taunting him during court proceedings. Nikita’s family contends that Atul had demanded a significant dowry, which contributed to her father’s death.
Atul, an employee of an automobile company in Bengaluru, allegedly took his life on December 9, leaving behind a 90-minute video and a 40-page death note detailing the harassment he faced from Nikita and her family. In his note, he expressed a desire for his ashes to be scattered outside the court if justice was not served against his harassers.
The suicide note, titled “Justice is Due,” was addressed to his son, stating that with his absence, there would be no money left to exploit, and he hoped for a fair examination of the facts. He warned his child about the true nature of his mother and her family and expressed distrust in the legal system.
Atul outlined his final wishes, requesting that his case hearings be public and that his suicide note and videos be accepted as evidence. He expressed concern that the judge might manipulate documents and intimidate witnesses and requested that his cases be handled in Karnataka for a fair trial.
He urged that custody of his child be given to his parents and requested that his wife and her family be kept away from his remains. Atul called for the maximum punishment for his harassers, emphasizing the need to prevent further victimization of others by individuals like Nikita.
