IIT Bombay students protesting the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode began a hunger strike on Friday. They submitted an 18-point charter seeking an independent probe, changes to the inquiry committee, the director's resignation and action over alleged discrimination
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the September 18 death by suicide of an IIT Bombay student should not be viewed in isolation. He raised questions about representation of marginalised communities in premier institutions and said the student’s parents should not struggle for justice
IIT Bombay has postponed its mid-semester examinations following the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode. The exams scheduled for September 26-27 will now be held on October 10-11. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is investigating Wakode’s death
IIT Bombay has constituted a 10-member high-level committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of second-year B-Tech student Sahil Wakode. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is separately probing the case, while the institute panel may question Professor Suryanarayana Doolla
Mumbai Police has urged the public and media to avoid speculation and misinformation during the probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death. His parents have alleged caste-based harassment and sought action against two institute professors, including Suryanarayana Doolla
IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Dr Rajkumar Pant said student Sahil Wakode had not approached the institute’s SC/ST cell with any complaint in recent months. He also defended former dean Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste discrimination
IIT Bombay said replacement of ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in hostels predates student Sahil Wakode’s death and is part of routine renovation. The move gained attention after his death, while NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gavande called for stronger suicide prevention measures
The Mumbai Crime Branch is analysing CCTV footage from IIT Bombay’s examination hall and hostel to reconstruct events preceding student Sahil Wakode’s death. Police are examining his movements after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against people linked to an examination incident following the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. Students protested on campus, while police recorded statements of his family and students as the investigation continued
A second-year IIT Bombay student died by suicide after he was found using a mobile phone to upload an examination paper to ChatGPT. Students later protested on campus, alleging possible disciplinary pressure, claims the institute has disputed.
