Atul’s brother, Bikash Kumar took the initiative to file a case complaint to the Marathahalli police department stating Nikita and her mother Nisha along with her brother Anurag and her uncle Sushil were involved in actions, that it was an abatement suicide case. The police replied accordingly registering a case through sections 108 and 3(5) of BNS with the legal meaning reflected in the complaint put before Bikas Kumar.
The suicide note claimed that he was subjected to false accusations of murder, dowry harassment, and unnatural sex. He further stated that Nikita demanded a monthly maintenance of Rs 2 lakh for their minor son. According to him, all these harassments and court cases took a severe toll on his mental and physical health, which resulted in the decision to take his life.
This case has well lit up the grave and critical issue of domestic violence and harassment, prevailing in India and the plight of men, who are also the victims of the same. While women have been predominantly victimized, it is essential to understand that this evil can also be directed towards men, and sad as it may be, they often remain out of consideration from the general masses.
The tragic and premature death of Atul has evoked much public outcry and has been followed by debates and demands for stricter laws and better law enforcement measures to ensure greater protection for the victims of domestic violence, regardless of their gender. The case is still under active investigation to date and so far, the alleged perpetrators involved in this tragic incident are not arrested.
The case of Atul Subhash is a glaring and profound reminder of the devastating impact that domestic violence and harassment can have on individuals and families alike. It is very important to raise awareness about this critical issue and provide unwavering support to victims of abuse, irrespective of their gender.
