Family seeks custody of Atul’s son amidst tragic suicide allegations

The family of Atul Subhash, the 34-year-old automobile firm executive who died by suicide after alleging harassment from his wife and her family, is now seeking custody of his four-year-old son. Atul’s younger brother, Bikas Kumar, expressed the family’s deep desire to raise the child, describing him as “junior Atul” who represents the deceased in their hearts. Speaking to The Times of India, Bikas stated, “Our family lost Atul; we want custody of his only son. My parents want to see Atul in the boy. He is the junior Atul for them.”

Atul’s family is unaware of the child’s current whereabouts and condition, but Nikita Singhania, Atul’s wife, claims the boy is in the safe custody of her relatives. The couple, who had connected through a matrimonial portal, married in April 2019, but their relationship reportedly deteriorated after the birth of their son. Atul’s family alleges that Nikita and her mother, Nisha, continuously pressured him for money, which led to frequent marital tensions.

According to Bikas, Atul had a conversation with his father on December 8, hours before his suicide, and he appeared normal, with no indication of his intentions. “He spoke to me as well; I sent him a family photo on WhatsApp, and he commented that we were looking nice. None of us knew about his plans to end his life,” Bikas shared.

Atul’s family is also critical of the situation, with his father, Pawan Kumar Modi, expressing concerns about his grandson’s safety and wellbeing. “We want justice from the court; we want a change in society regarding the harassment against men and a change in the law; only then will we be satisfied,” Bikas added, voicing the family’s desire for the accused to be punished and for the court to take action.

The case has sparked a larger conversation about the harassment of men in marriages and the need for legal reforms to address such issues.

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