In a shocking turn of events, Suchana Seth, the 39-year-old CEO of an artificial intelligence startup in India, The Mindful AI Lab, has been taken into custody under suspicion of murdering her 4-year-old son. The child’s body was reportedly discovered in a suitcase. The arrest took place in Karnataka, a state in southern India, as confirmed by local law enforcement.
Seth and her young son had checked into a hotel in Goa over the weekend. However, when Seth checked out on Monday morning, her son was missing. Hotel employees discovered blood traces in her room, which prompted them to alert the police.
The authorities were able to locate the taxi driver who had transported Seth to the hotel. A subsequent search of his vehicle led to the grim discovery of the child’s lifeless body in a suitcase.
Dr. Kumar Naik, a medical professional at Hiriyur Taluk Hospital, indicated that the cause of death was likely strangulation or suffocation, possibly with a cloth or pillow.
During the investigation, Seth, who was in the midst of a custody dispute with her estranged husband, confessed to having a tense relationship with him. This information was disclosed by law enforcement officials.
Seth remains in police custody while the investigation continues. This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious questions about the circumstances leading up to the child’s death.