Estranged Wife Nikita Singhania’s Trail of Deception Ends with a Single Phone Call
New Delhi: In a desperate bid to evade arrest following a suicide abetment case filed against her, Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, led police on a relentless chase across states. Changing locations daily, communicating only through WhatsApp, and attempting to secure anticipatory bail, Nikita managed to stay ahead of the authorities—until a single phone call betrayed her location.
Nikita was eventually apprehended in Gurugram, while her mother, Nisha Singhania, and brother, Anurag Singhania, were tracked down in Prayagraj’s Jhusi town. A fourth accused, her uncle Sushil Singhania, remains at large. All three arrested family members were remanded to judicial custody for two weeks.
Evading Arrest: A Game of Cat and Mouse
After the Bengaluru police registered the case, the Singhania family swiftly vacated their home in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur and went into hiding. Notices were pasted on their locked house, warning them to appear before authorities within three days. To avoid detection, the family relied solely on WhatsApp calls, which are notoriously difficult to trace.
During this time, Nikita moved into a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram, while her mother and brother sought refuge in Prayagraj. The family also approached the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail, further delaying the police investigation.
However, the meticulously crafted evasion unraveled when Nikita mistakenly made a standard phone call to a close relative. This misstep enabled police to trace her location to a PG facility in Gurugram’s Rail Vihar area. She was detained and persuaded to call her mother, which led investigators to her relatives hiding in Prayagraj.
Ensuring Discretion During Transfer
Transporting Nikita and her family to Bengaluru posed another challenge for the police, who were wary of public outrage over Atul’s death. To avoid recognition and potential backlash, the accused were flown late at night under heightened security. Upon arrival, they were taken for medical examinations and presented before a magistrate in the early hours, before being transferred to prison.
The Case Against Nikita Singhania
The case stems from the tragic death of Atul Subhash, who was found dead in his Bengaluru residence last Monday. In a damning 24-page suicide note and an 80-minute video, Atul accused Nikita and her family of mental harassment, false dowry cases, and extortion attempts. He alleged that Nikita demanded ₹3 crore to settle disputes.
Atul’s family filed a police complaint, leading to an abetment of suicide case against Nikita and her relatives. The family has also expressed their intention to seek custody of Atul’s four-year-old son, currently under the care of relatives.
What Nikita Claims
During interrogation, Nikita denied the allegations, claiming that she was the one harassed by Atul. She maintained that she left their home to protect herself and argued that her actions were not motivated by money. However, Atul’s suicide note painted a starkly different picture, accusing her of systematically tormenting him over financial disputes and false legal cases.
A Disturbing Suicide Plan
Preliminary investigations revealed that Atul meticulously planned his death weeks in advance. He had conducted online searches on legal matters, drafted his suicide note three days prior, and recorded an emotional video that detailed his despair.
A Family Torn Apart
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for justice for Atul and greater scrutiny of false dowry cases that allegedly ruin lives. Meanwhile, police continue their efforts to apprehend the absconding uncle, Sushil Singhania, and unravel the full extent of the case.
As the investigation progresses, this case has become a grim reminder of how legal disputes and family conflicts can spiral into tragedy, leaving behind a trail of broken lives and unanswered questions.