09 Jan 2024  |   06:06pm IST

Tech Entrepreneur Suchana Seth Arrested for Alleged Murder of Four-Year-Old Son in Goa

In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, Suchana Seth, a 39-year-old Bengaluru-based tech entrepreneur and CEO of Mindful AI Lab, was apprehended in Karnataka while attempting to flee from a star apartment facility in Sinquerim, Goa. The arrest follows the alleged murder of her four-year-old son, whose lifeless body was found concealed in a bag.

The Calangute police confirmed Seth's identity, corroborating it with her Twitter profile. Renowned in her field as an "AI Ethics expert" and listed among the "100 brilliant women in the AI ethics list" on LinkedIn, Seth's arrest was orchestrated through the collaborative efforts of hotel staff, Goa police, and their counterparts in Karnataka.

According to the North Goa SP, Seth had checked into the facility on January 6th and sought to check out on the intervening night of January 7th and 8th. As she attempted to leave in a taxi, hotel staff suggested cheaper flight options, leading to suspicion. A room attendant noticed blood-red stains in Seth's room, prompting the intervention of the Calangute police.

The police swiftly reached out to the taxi driver, identified as Roy John, leading to the arrest of Seth in Chitradurga, approximately 135 km from Karnataka. The motive behind the heinous act appears to be strained relations with her husband, as divorce proceedings were underway, and a court order had been issued. The husband, currently in Indonesia, was informed of the tragic developments.

Suchana Seth faces charges under Section 302, 201 and Section 8 of the Goa Children's Act. The body of the young victim has been preserved in the district morgue as investigations unfold. The incident has left the community in shock, prompting reflection on the urgent need for mental health awareness and support in society.