In a deeply distressing incident, Suchana Seth, the 39-year-old CEO of Mindful AI Lab, finds herself at the center of a criminal investigation. Seth, a data scientist with expertise in AI ethics, was arrested in Chitradurga, Karnataka, for the alleged murder of her 4-year-old son at a hotel in Goa.
The disturbing chain of events unfolded when vigilant hotel staff, cleaning the room after Seth's departure, discovered bloodstains. Promptly alerting the police, the hotel staff played a crucial role in initiating the investigation.
Seth had checked into the hotel on January 6 with her son and checked out alone two days later, with the child's body reportedly concealed in a bag. Concerns were raised when Seth insisted on a nearly 600 km cab journey to Bengaluru instead of opting for a flight. The hotel staff, suspecting something amiss, alerted the authorities.
To track down Seth, the police coordinated with the cab driver. They spoke to him discreetly in Konkani, directing him to a police station under the pretext of routine inquiries. This resourceful approach aimed to avoid alerting or panicking Seth. Upon reaching the police station, a search of the luggage revealed the lifeless body of her son.
Suchana Seth's estranged relationship with her husband, who is currently abroad, adds complexity to the case. The police are now delving into the specifics of the divorce proceedings as they seek to unravel the motive behind this tragic incident.
The child's body has been moved to a Karnataka government hospital for a post-mortem examination, while CCTV footage from the hotel is being analyzed. Seth, a prominent figure in the AI industry, founded Mindful AI Lab, focusing on ethical machine learning and artificial intelligence.
As the community grapples with the shock of this heartbreaking event, the legal process is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder and its implications for Suchana Seth, both personally and professionally in the AI sector.