The heartbreaking suicide of 34-year-old Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash has brought renewed attention to the tragic case of Rishi Trivedi, a Delhi-based taxi driver who took his own life on December 27, 2023. According to his brother, Omji Trivedi, Rishi was allegedly driven to suicide due to harassment by his wife, Shikha Awasthi.As awareness of Rishis story spreads, the hashtag #JusticeForRishi has gained traction on social media, sparking discussions about the struggles men face in abusive situations.Like Atul Subhash, my brother was also driven to take his own life due to unbearable harassment by his wife, Shikha Awasthi. On December 27, 2023, he committed suicide, unable to bear her cruelty anymore. #JusticeforRishi #ArrestShikhaAwasthi #JusticeForAtulSubhash pic.twitter.com/NJzXtPg4KS— Omji Trivedi (@KarnTheReviewer) December 10, 2024Rishi Trivedis troubled marriageOriginally from Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, Rishi was a hardworking taxi driver working long hours in Delhi to support his family. However, his life took a devastating turn after his marriage to Shikha Awasthi.Omji recounted that Rishis troubles began just four days after the wedding when Shikha was caught stealing jewelry. Over the following weeks, her behavior allegedly became threatening and erratic.“Rishis peace, sleep, and even meals were taken away by her actions. When our mother tried to intervene, Shikha threatened us with dire consequences,” Omji shared in a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter).In December 2023, tensions escalated when Shikha publicly humiliated Rishi. “On December 24, she insulted my brother and threw her saree at him, telling him to hang himself,” Omji stated. Two days later, Rishi used that very saree to take his own life, leaving behind a video blaming his wife for his tragic end.Justice delayedOmji revealed that Shikha demanded ₹7 lakh from their father the day after Rishis death, threatening to block his last rites. Despite filing complaints, the family alleges police inaction and continued harassment.“Our family is now being dragged into false cases while she faces no accountability,” Omji stated.Parallel to Atul Subhashs caseRishis case mirrors the recent suicide of Atul Subhash, who left a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment and extortion. Atuls wife, Nikita Singhania, is now facing charges under abetment of suicide laws.Both cases shed light on the dire need for legal reforms to address the misuse of laws and ensure support for victims of harassment, irrespective of gender.
