The Suchana Seth Murder Case: Eyeliner Note, Mental Stress & a Chilling Custody Battle

Suchana Seth Case: From AI Expertise to Murder Accused – A Disturbing Story

Who is Suchana Seth?

Suchana Seth is a renowned AI (Artificial Intelligence) ethics expert and data scientist who has made significant contributions to AI ethics through her Bengaluru-based startup The Mindful AI Lab. In 2021, she was honoured as one of the “100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics” at the Worldwide Awards. Her work has been focused on innovative experiments in AI and she has also been a part of several international fellowships.

In contrast to the successful phase of her career, the events that took place in 2024 tarnished her image to such an extent that she was exposed as a murder accused in front of the media, law and order and social platforms.

Disturbing events

When and where was the arrest?

In January 2024, Suchana Seth was arrested in Chitradurga city of Karnataka. She was travelling to Bengaluru by taxi when the police recovered the body of her four-year-old son from the suitcase she was carrying.

What happened before the arrest?

Check-in at serviced apartment in Goa:

Suchana was checking in to a serviced apartment in Candolim in North Goa with her son. Onlookers found that her behaviour was normal.

Blood-soaked towels and dead baby:

When they were checking out of the apartment, the staff found blood-soaked towels in the room. Also, the baby was not with them, which raised suspicion. The local police were immediately informed.

False story and attempt to hide evidence:

After leaving Goa, Suchana lied that her son had been sent to Bengaluru. This lie was considered to be part of her attempt to hide the murder.

Key evidence and police action

The Goa police gave clues to the Karnataka police. The Karnataka police stopped the police in Chitradurga. Her son’s body was found in the taxi itself. During the investigation, a very crucial piece of evidence was found – a note written with eyeliner on tissue paper – which reflected her mental state and possible political intentions: a desire to keep her son away from her husband.

Legal charges: What are the charges?

Based on the information received, the following sections have been invoked under the Indian Penal Code (IPC):

• Section 302 : For murder
• Section 201 : For destroying evidence

New allegations in judicial custody

Suchna Seth was also accused of assaulting a woman constable while in judicial custody. Following this incident, other charges have also been leveled against her under the Indian Justice Code.

Possible motive behind the crime

Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident stemmed from personal and marital disputes. Seth is believed to have had a strained relationship with her husband and wanted to keep her son away from that relationship. The note written with eyeliner on a tissue found in her luggage also proves her intention.

Contradiction between ethics and personal conduct
This case raises a deep ethical question – how can a person who represents ethical values ​​and sensitive data management in the field of AI take such a strong and acceptable step in his personal life? This contradiction not only challenges personal character, but also forces us to consider a system where the psychological balance of the individual is often ignored.

Social and psychological reactions

The case has sparked widespread public discussion:

Discussion on social media: People are often surprised at how a person with ethical leadership could take such a drastic step.

Psychological and criminal attribution: Attempts are being made to understand the incident from a psychological perspective – was it the result of some mental stress, loneliness or behavioral problem?

Suchar Seth’s journey from pride to downfall – from a sensitive AI expert to a guilt-ridden person – not only represents a tragedy in a person’s life, but also shows that success and respect can sometimes be impossible in the face of personal challenges.

This incident shows that preaching ethical values ​​and following them in one’s own life can be two different challenges. The final decision of this case will be important not only on a legal level but also on a social and psychological level.

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