Accenture Locks X Handle Amid Outrage Over Atul Subhash's Death: Details

IT major Accenture has locked its X channel amidst amidst Atul Subhash's suicide controversy. Subhas's wife, Nikita Singhania was named in Subhash's suicide note as one of the primary accused, who is believed to be an Accenture employee. 

Atul Subhash Suicide: What Does Accenture's X Handle Say?

Amidst allegations on Atul Subhash's wife, Nikita Biswas, Accenture's X handle has been made private. It says, “These posts are protected. Only approved followers can see @Accenture's posts.” The description, “Together, we deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Let there be change.” remains in the description of Accenture's X handle. 

Atul Subhash Suicide: What Happened?

Subhash worked for a private firm in Bengaluru, and committed suicide on 9th December. He alleged harassment by his wife, in-laws, and the legal system. He left behind a 24-page note, and a video over 1 hour 20 minutes long, which spoke about his ordeal. His demise has sparked a debate in social media with the hashtag ‘#mentoo’ making the rounds. The Brother of Atul Subhash, Bikash Kumar says, "The suicide note that my brother has written - the very first line he has written is - Justice is Due. We want justice at any cost...", as reported by ANI. In his 24-page suicide note, he accused Nikita Singhania of 'explicit instigation for suicide' and also alleged that she had lodged nine cases against him, including harassment for money, dowry,  murder, sexual misconduct, and domestic violence. Nikita had demanded Rs. 3 crore alimony along with Rs. 80,000 per month for maintenance he said. Not only this, she also reportedly kept Atul away from his son. Atul wrote 'Justice is Due' on every page of his 24-page suicide note. He also listed down his last wishes, and in one of them, he asked his family not to do his Asthi Visarjan (last rites) until his harassers were punished. In his suicide video he said if justice is not served to drown his ashes in a drain outside the court.

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Atul Subhash Suicide: Who Is Nikita Singhania?

Nikita Singhania is Atul Subhash's wife and one of the primary accused in Subhash's suicide. She is a Delhi-based, AI-Engineering consultant, at Accenture, a global IT firm. She joined the firm in 2021 and works as a senior consultant. She had a B.Tech degree from Banasthali Vidyapith, following which, she completed her MBA degree in Finance from Jaipuria Institute of Management. She began her career as an intern in Codex Infosolutions and did another internship at HDB Financial Services Ltd. She later worked with Meritto. Singhania joined the IT company, Accenture as a senior analyst in 2021, and later got promoted to a consultant's role.