Depression, secret marriage and marital discord: What suicide note in Bengaluru techie couple's case revealed

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like A young tech couple from Telangana, Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide at their house in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday. Police said the husband left behind a suicide note in which he pointed to job loss and rising anxiety as key reasons behind his decision. (PTI)According to police, the incident took place on Monday night at a residential building. The woman, 31, returned home around 9:45 pm but found the apartment locked from inside. Despite repeated attempts, her husband did not respond, HT reported earlier. She then sought help from neighbours and the building’s security staff. When they managed to access the apartment, her 32-year-old husband was found dead inside. Also read | Techie couple suicide: Bengaluru woman finds husband dead at home, jumps to death from 17th floor “After the door was forcibly opened, the husband was found dead in the room,” Kothanur police inspector HR Manjunath said. Police said within minutes of witnessing the scene, the woman allegedly rushed out and jumped from the 17th floor of the apartment building, leading to her instant death. “We recovered a suicide note from the husband in which he mentioned depression and marital discord. However, the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after post-mortem examination,” the inspector said. The bodies were handed over to the family members on Tuesday, police said. “The couple were childhood friends and got married in 2024 without informing their family members,” the inspector added. Reportedly, the couple was originally from Siddipet in Telangana and both worked as tech professionals in separate private firms in Bengaluru. Police said the husband left behind a suicide note in which he pointed to job loss and rising anxiety as key reasons behind his decision, according to a report by The Times of India. He had previously worked in the United States with an annual package of around ₹80 lakh. He had also bought a small house in the US and built another home in Telangana for his family. However, he lost his job due to AI-related factors, which deeply affected him. His distress grew as he struggled to find another job, although his family and wife remained supportive, the report further added. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the sequence of events and the factors that may have contributed to the incident. “We have registered two separate cases of unnatural death. Prima facie, it appears that the husband died by suicide, and the wife, in a state of shock, took the extreme step shortly after,” the inspector said. Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More