Synopsis
A techie attempted suicide near the Governor's residence in Bengaluru, citing severe torture from his wife. He was stopped by police and later released after counseling. This incident highlights growing concerns around spousal abuse and mental health among tech professionals in the region.Key Takeaways
- Incident involved a tech professional attempting suicide.
- Claims of spousal torture were made by the individual.
- The police intervened and provided counseling.
- Similar incidents highlight rising issues of mental health in the tech community.
- Ongoing concerns about domestic abuse cases.
Bengaluru, April 14 (NationPress) In a disturbing incident, a tech professional attempted to take his own life near the Governor's residence after stating that he could no longer endure the torment inflicted by his wife.
The event transpired on Sunday, and the individual was identified as Junaid Ahmad.
As reported by local authorities, Junaid, who is from Chikkaballapura district, attempted self-immolation by dousing himself in petrol.
Junaid alleged that he faced abuse from his wife, claiming she had filed a false dowry case against him alongside various other allegations.
He asserted that when he attempted to file a report with the Chikkaballapura police regarding his wife's behavior, the police would not accept his grievance.
Frustrated by this refusal, Junaid made the drastic decision to attempt suicide in front of the Raj Bhavan.
Fortunately, the police on duty intervened, detaining him and subsequently taking him to the Vidhana Soudha police station. After hearing his account, the police provided counseling and released him, according to sources.
On April 7, another software engineer, who had been living apart from his wife and child for two years, tragically took his own life, reportedly due to the emotional toll of separation in Bengaluru.
Previously, a husband had set himself ablaze outside his wife's home in the Nagarbhavi area of Bengaluru after failing to persuade her to withdraw her divorce petition.
In another case, Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash committed suicide over alleged abuse and a demand for Rs 3 crore from his wife, Nikita Singhania, for a divorce settlement.
Another suicide involving a police officer, reportedly due to similar allegations of torture from his wife and her family, was reported from Bengaluru on December 14, 2024.
