Bengaluru Techie News: The hashtag #MenToo began trending on social media platform X after the tragic death of a 34-year-old man, Atul Subhash, from Uttar Pradesh, who took his life by hanging himself at his residence in Bengaluru. Netizens have blamed "the system" for his death, with many saying it is a "crime to be a man in India" while demanding justice for him.

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Before taking the extreme step, Subhash recorded a video on social media and left behind a 24-page death note alleging harassment by his wife and her relatives. According to senior police officials, Subhash had been facing marital discord, and his wife had filed multiple cases against him in Uttar Pradesh. A placard found in his house read: "Justice is due."

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Subhash, an engineer working in a private firm, stated in his final video, “A legal genocide of men is happening in India. My wife has registered nine cases against me—six in the lower court and three in the high court." He alleged that his wife, mother-in-law, and a female judge had deliberately driven him to take his own life.

Atul Subhash last wishes

The victim's father, Pawan Kumar, revealed that his son had expressed frustration with the mediation court, alleging it did not follow legal procedures or Supreme Court rules. He stated that his son had to travel from Bengaluru to Jaunpur around 40 times due to repeated charges filed by his wife, causing immense stress. Despite his struggles, the victim never shared his full burden with his family. Kumar affirmed the truth of his son’s allegations against his wife and her family, emphasizing the unbearable tension his son endured before the tragic incident.

Final Social Media Post

In his last post on X, Subhash tagged US President-elect Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, writing, "I will be dead when you read this. A legal genocide of men is happening in India currently."

This post triggered an outpouring of grief and anger online, with thousands of users sharing posts under the hashtags #MenToo and #JusticeForAtulSubhash to highlight the challenges faced by men in the legal system.

#MenToo Starts Trending

A wave of reactions on X reflected both sorrow and outrage. One user wrote, “It’s a crime to be a man in India.” Another user, Dr. BL Bairwa, commented, “The system has killed Atul.”

Third user wrote, "He didn’t tag any Indian government or legal representatives. That shows how defeated he must have felt. The corrupt judicial system of India is responsible for this. A normal citizen without political influence remains a second-class citizen."

Other users expressed deep empathy. One post stated: "Even though suicide is considered an act of cowardice, I want to say, ‘You are brave.’ May your sacrifice become a turning point in India’s history. May your soul find peace, and in the afterlife, may you have an amazing family, spouse, and children."

Social media user Chandan Mishra also highlighted the plight of men, saying, "Men often suffer in silence, burdened by responsibilities, yet their struggles remain unseen."

The police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Subhash’s death. Further inquiries aim to uncover the full details of the harassment he alleged and the legal battles he faced.

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