Accenture has locked its X (formerly Twitter) account following a massive online campaign demanding accountability after a 34-year-old techie's suicide, which sparked widespread allegations against a company employee.
The social media platform was inundated with messages targeting the company after Atul Subhash's death, with users demanding action against his wife Nikita Singhania, an Accenture employee, whom he accused of severe domestic harassment in a detailed 90-minute video and 40-page note.
The trending hashtag #JusticeForAtul led to an unprecedented digital protest, forcing the company to restrict access to its social media profile to manage the escalating online backlash.
Atul had alleged demands of a Rs 3 crore divorce settlement and being prevented from seeing his child. The Marathahalli police have registered an FIR against his wife and three family members for abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Atul's brother, Bikas Kumar, accused the judiciary of negligence, while the Ekam Nyay Foundation, a men's rights organization, has announced plans to approach the Supreme Court.
The company has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the allegations or the social media campaign.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.
(With IANS inputs)