#MenToo trends as netizens demand justice for Atul Subhash: ‘Crime to be a man in India’
#MenToo trended on social media after Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide in Bengaluru. Before his death, Subhash left behind a 24-page death note and a video, blaming his wife and her relatives for his harassment. He also hung a placard at his home reading, “Justice is due.”
Subhash had been facing marital issues, and his wife had filed multiple cases against him in Uttar Pradesh. According to preliminary investigations, Subhash’s death stemmed from ongoing legal battles. Many netizens took to X, expressing outrage with hashtags like #MenToo and #JusticeForAtulSubhash, demanding justice and highlighting the struggles of men in similar situations.
One user wrote, “It’s a crime to be a man in India.” Another pointed out that Subhash’s case is not an isolated incident, noting that many such stories remain unheard. Others criticized the broken justice system and the judiciary’s role in the tragedy.
Chandan Mishra, a netizen, shared, “Men often suffer in silence, burdened by responsibilities, yet their struggles remain unseen.” Subhash’s tragic end has sparked a broader conversation about the unseen plight of men facing similar pressures in India’s justice system.
