The entire nation is abuzz with discussions over Atul Subhash's tragic suicide case. Social media has also seen a flurry of trends related to this heart-wrenching incident. Some campaigns are demanding justice for Atul Subhash, while others are calling for systemic reforms.
Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old AI engineer from a Bangalore-based company, took his own life. Before committing suicide, he recorded a video lasting approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and left a 24-page suicide note. In it, he held his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family responsible for his death. Hashtags like #JusticeForAtulSubhash and #MenToo began trending on social media, giving people a platform to express their opinions.
Amidst this, some social media users have been recalling the 2021 Ayesha suicide case. On February 25, 2021, Ayesha ended her life by leaping into a river. Before her suicide, she recorded a video and sent it to her husband, Arif, which went viral online.
How the Ayesha Suicide Case Came to Mind
The question arises—why is Ayesha's case being linked to Atul Subhash's situation? Let’s delve into what happened in Ayesha's case and why it's resurfacing in discussions now.
On February 25, 2021, Ayesha took her life by jumping into the Sabarmati River. Prior to her death, she made a video and sent it to her husband Arif, which became widely viral on social media.
Ayesha was originally from Rajasthan but was living in the Vatva area of Ahmedabad. Just before her tragic leap into the river, she voiced, 'I pray this beautiful river embraces me with its flow.'
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Following Ayesha's demise, it surfaced that her death was linked to dowry harassment. Ayesha married Arif from Rajasthan in 2018. However, post-marriage, she was subjected to dowry-induced torment.
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Gujarat's Ahmedabad Sessions Court handed Ayesha's husband Arif a 10-year sentence for his involvement in her suicide.
Why Do People Remember Ayesha's Story Amid Atul Subhash’s Case?
Social media links Atul Subhash's and Ayesha's cases due to the emotional video messages left before their suicides. Ayesha had turned to the Sabarmati River in 2021, accusing her husband of dowry harassment. Similarly, Atul Subhash blamed his wife and her family for his decision to end his life. Both cases vividly highlight the emotional toll and social issues, thus drawing parallels.