A 34-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru’s Marathahalli area, originally from Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide on Monday, leaving behind a detailed 40-page note and a video accusing his wife and her family of harassment and extortion. The incident has sparked a police investigation, with the FIR naming the wife and four others as suspects.
Marathahalli Police Inspector Anil Kumar stated that the incident came to light on Monday morning after neighbors alerted the authorities. “We received information around 6 a.m. and immediately went to the spot. After conducting an autopsy at CV Raman Nagar Government Hospital, we handed over the body to the family on Tuesday,” Kumar said.
The suicide note, shared with an NGO called Save Indian Family Foundation via WhatsApp, revealed the man’s financial struggles, emotional distress, and allegations of judicial misconduct. He expressed love for his four-year-old son and left a gift for him, requesting its delivery after his death.
According to police, the couple married in 2019 after meeting on a matrimonial website. However, marital discord surfaced in 2021, when the wife reportedly left their home with their son. The deceased alleged that his wife and her family began demanding ₹3 crore to settle ongoing legal disputes. When their demands were unmet, they filed multiple cases against him and his family, including allegations of dowry harassment, sexual misconduct, and attempted murder.
The engineer reportedly faced over 40 court notices within a year, forcing him to travel extensively between Bengaluru and Uttar Pradesh. This not only drained him financially but also left him emotionally broken. His note also included accusations of judicial apathy, claiming that a judge in Uttar Pradesh mocked him and demanded ₹5 lakh to settle one of the cases.
Adding to his distress, his mother-in-law allegedly taunted him about his struggles, questioning why he hadn’t ended his life yet. The deceased stated that his death would relieve his parents and brother from further harassment, believing that his absence would eliminate any financial incentive for his accusers.
The police have registered a case under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the wife, her mother, brother, and uncle. Investigations are ongoing.
