Odia rapper Abhinav Singh aka Juggernaut found dead in Bengaluru apartment; family alleges torture by wife

According to reports, Odia rapper Abhinav Singh aka Juggernaut passed away in his Bengaluru apartment. Read full details inside.

By Krishma Sharma

Updated on Feb 13, 2025 | 04:04 PM IST | 11.8K

Pic Courtesy: Juggernaut Singh Instagram

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide.

In a shocking turn of events, it has been reported that 32-year-old rapper and hip-hop artist from Odisha, Abhinav Singh, popularly known as Juggernaut Singh, has passed away. As per reports, it is being claimed that he committed suicide at his Bengaluru apartment earlier this week.

According to a report published in India TV and Indian Express, the Bengaluru police discovered Singh’s body on Monday. “On February 9, around 9 pm, he had dinner with his friend and returned to his flat,” Shivakumar Gunare, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield, said, confirming that Singh had died by suicide.

Meanwhile, the rapper’s family has alleged that their son committed suicide owing to his quarrel with his wife. It has been claimed that he consumed poison after being agitated by the fake accusations leveled against him by his wife. Bengaluru Police revealed that Singh’s father, Bijay Nanda Singh, has registered a case at Lalbagh police station in Odisha.

He has also demanded a detailed inquiry into the matter. The family also claims Abhinav was subjected to mental torture by his wife and family. The Marathahalli police have registered a report of unnatural death and handed over the rapper’s body to his family for the funeral rituals.

The police are currently looking into the situation further and investigating the matter. While the inquiry in the case continues, the exact cause of Abhinav’s demise remains unknown.

Abhinav Singh, known by his stage name Juggernaut, was quite a popular name in the Odia rap scene. He rose to fame with his popular single track Cuttack Anthem. He also collaborated with local musicians like MC Tor (Tanmay Sahoo) which boosted the hip-hop movement in Odisha. It brought him an immense fan base on social media platforms including YouTube and Spotify. He was also the owner of Urban Loafer, Odisha’s first independent Hip Hop label.

As per News 24, back in August 2024, Singh had faced serious accusations of physical attack by Odia actress Supriya, who had also alleged that the rapper stopped her music video from being released. He was also involved in another issue at an OYO Hotel in Bhubaneswar, where his wife filed a complaint against him.

Disclaimer: If you know someone who is having suicidal thoughts, anxiety, going through depression, or is suffering from a serious mental illness, reach out to a nearby doctor, mental health expert, or an NGO for immediate help. There are several helplines available for the same.