Mumbai: The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death.Wakode, a second-year BTech student, died on September 18 after being found in his hostel room on the IIT Bombay campus.The case was initially registered at Powai Police Station and was subsequently transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch. Police have said the investigation is examining all possible angles and have urged against drawing premature conclusions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sahil-wakode-s-parents-begin-indefinite-hunger-strike-in-mumbai-demand-action-in-iit-bombay-death-case-1790268145682">Sahil Wakode’s parents begin indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demand action</a><h2>Crime Branch records 20 statements</h2>As of September 25, investigators have recorded statements from around 20 people connected with the case.Those questioned include students who were present in the examination hall on September 18, teachers supervising the examination, other institute staff and hostel personnel.The Crime Branch is attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events from the examination to Wakode’s return to his hostel room and the events that followed.Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the examination hall and other parts of the campus to establish a detailed timeline.A key focus is the period after Wakode was asked to leave the examination hall and before he returned to his hostel.<h2>Professor Doolla’s statement yet to be recorded</h2>Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was supervising the examination, has been named as an accused in the case following allegations made by Wakode’s family.His statement has, however, not yet been recorded by the Crime Branch, according to sources.IIT Bombay has asked Doolla to proceed on leave amid the ongoing inquiry. He had earlier been removed from his administrative position as Dean.The allegations against him, including those relating to caste-based harassment and abetment, remain under investigation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-bombay-student-death-cctv-footage-becomes-key-evidence-as-police-reconstruct-sahil-wakode-s-final-hours-1790049754320">IIT Bombay student death: CCTV footage becomes key evidence as police reconstruct Sahil Wakode's final hours</a><h2>Locked phone poses challenge</h2>Sahil’s mobile phone has emerged as an important piece of evidence for investigators.The phone is secured by a pattern lock, and police have so far been unable to access its contents. Investigators are seeking technical and forensic assistance to determine the communications and other digital activity on the device.Missed-call notifications were reportedly visible on the phone, but investigators have not yet been able to establish who contacted Sahil or whom he contacted.His laptop has also been secured and sent for forensic examination.The digital evidence could help investigators establish what happened in the hours before his death and whether there were communications or searches relevant to the investigation.<h2>CCTV becomes key part of probe</h2>CCTV footage from the examination hall has also become an important element of the investigation.The footage reportedly shows Wakode seated in the examination hall and looking towards something near his lap or pocket. Professor Doolla is then seen approaching him and subsequently taking him out of the examination hall.Investigators are now examining footage from other locations on campus to establish what happened after Wakode left the examination hall.The footage is being treated as evidence for establishing the sequence of events, rather than as a conclusion about what caused his death.<h2>IIT Bombay sets up internal panel</h2>Alongside the police investigation, IIT Bombay has constituted a 10-member committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death.The panel is headed by Professor Ramesh Venkateswaran, chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Palakkad, and has been asked to submit its findings within a week.The internal inquiry is separate from the criminal investigation being conducted by the Mumbai Crime Branch.The institute has also issued an apology over an earlier communication concerning the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death.<h2>Parents’ hunger strike moves from IIT Bombay to Azad Maidan</h2>Sahil’s parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, began an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai on September 24, demanding action against those they hold responsible for their son’s death.The family had planned to stage the protest outside the IIT Bombay campus. However, they were stopped by police while travelling towards Powai and were subsequently taken for a meeting with officials of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.The parents then shifted their protest to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.However, their protest at Azad Maidan was also disrupted. With arrangements underway for Ganesh Visarjan, police asked the family to leave the protest site, following which they had to vacate Azad Maidan.The family has said it intends to continue its protest and hunger strike.Among their demands are action against those named in the case, preservation and examination of CCTV and electronic evidence, and a probe by an independent central agency.The parents have also alleged that Sahil faced caste-based discrimination and harassment at IIT Bombay. These allegations are part of the ongoing investigation and have not been established by the police probe.<h2>NCSC begins its own inquiry</h2>The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has also entered the matter.NCSC chairman Kishor Makwana conducted a spot inquiry at IIT Bombay on September 24 following the allegations raised by Sahil’s family.The commission is examining the family’s allegations concerning caste-based discrimination and harassment and the circumstances preceding the student’s death.<h2>Exams postponed amid campus unrest</h2>The controversy has also affected IIT Bombay’s academic calendar.The institute has postponed its mid-semester examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27. The examinations are now scheduled to be held on October 10 and 11.The campus has witnessed protests and demands from students for greater accountability, clearer procedures in examination-related cases and stronger student-support mechanisms.<h2>What investigators are looking at now</h2>The investigation is now focused on piecing together several strands of evidence.The Crime Branch is examining the examination-hall incident, CCTV footage, statements from students and staff, electronic devices and the events leading up to Wakode’s death.At the same time, the allegations raised by his family about caste-based discrimination are being examined, while IIT Bombay’s internal committee is conducting a separate institutional inquiry.For investigators, establishing a precise timeline of September 18 remains crucial.The circumstances surrounding Sahil Wakode’s death remain under investigation, and the findings of the police probe and IIT Bombay’s internal committee are awaited.&nbsp;

The probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s death is widening, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining witness statements, CCTV footage and digital evidence. His locked mobile phone and the events after he left the examination hall are now key parts of the investigation.

Mumbai: The investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has widened, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining statements from students, faculty and hostel staff, while his parents have launched a protest demanding action against those they hold responsible for his death. Wakode, a second-year BTech student, died on September 18 after being found in his hostel room on the IIT Bombay campus. The case was initially registered at Powai Police Station and was subsequently transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch. Police have said the investigation is examining all possible angles and have urged against drawing premature conclusions. Also read | Sahil Wakode’s parents begin indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demand action Crime Branch records 20 statements As of September 25, investigators have recorded statements from around 20 people connected with the case. Those questioned include students who were present in the examination hall on September 18, teachers supervising the examination, other institute staff and hostel personnel. The Crime Branch is attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events from the examination to Wakode’s return to his hostel room and the events that followed. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the examination hall and other parts of the campus to establish a detailed timeline. A key focus is the period after Wakode was asked to leave the examination hall and before he returned to his hostel. Professor Doolla’s statement yet to be recorded Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was supervising the examination, has been named as an accused in the case following allegations made by Wakode’s family. His statement has, however, not yet been recorded by the Crime Branch, according to sources. IIT Bombay has asked Doolla to proceed on leave amid the ongoing inquiry. He had earlier been removed from his administrative position as Dean. The allegations against him, including those relating to caste-based harassment and abetment, remain under investigation. Also read | IIT Bombay student death: CCTV footage becomes key evidence as police reconstruct Sahil Wakode's final hours Locked phone poses challenge Sahil’s mobile phone has emerged as an important piece of evidence for investigators. The phone is secured by a pattern lock, and police have so far been unable to access its contents. Investigators are seeking technical and forensic assistance to determine the communications and other digital activity on the device. Missed-call notifications were reportedly visible on the phone, but investigators have not yet been able to establish who contacted Sahil or whom he contacted. His laptop has also been secured and sent for forensic examination. The digital evidence could help investigators establish what happened in the hours before his death and whether there were communications or searches relevant to the investigation. CCTV becomes key part of probe CCTV footage from the examination hall has also become an important element of the investigation. The footage reportedly shows Wakode seated in the examination hall and looking towards something near his lap or pocket. Professor Doolla is then seen approaching him and subsequently taking him out of the examination hall. Investigators are now examining footage from other locations on campus to establish what happened after Wakode left the examination hall. The footage is being treated as evidence for establishing the sequence of events, rather than as a conclusion about what caused his death. IIT Bombay sets up internal panel Alongside the police investigation, IIT Bombay has constituted a 10-member committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death. The panel is headed by Professor Ramesh Venkateswaran, chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Palakkad, and has been asked to submit its findings within a week. The internal inquiry is separate from the criminal investigation being conducted by the Mumbai Crime Branch. The institute has also issued an apology over an earlier communication concerning the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death. Parents’ hunger strike moves from IIT Bombay to Azad Maidan Sahil’s parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, began an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai on September 24, demanding action against those they hold responsible for their son’s death. The family had planned to stage the protest outside the IIT Bombay campus. However, they were stopped by police while travelling towards Powai and were subsequently taken for a meeting with officials of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The parents then shifted their protest to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai. However, their protest at Azad Maidan was also disrupted. With arrangements underway for Ganesh Visarjan, police asked the family to leave the protest site, following which they had to vacate Azad Maidan. The family has said it intends to continue its protest and hunger strike. Among their demands are action against those named in the case, preservation and examination of CCTV and electronic evidence, and a probe by an independent central agency. The parents have also alleged that Sahil faced caste-based discrimination and harassment at IIT Bombay. These allegations are part of the ongoing investigation and have not been established by the police probe. NCSC begins its own inquiry The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has also entered the matter. NCSC chairman Kishor Makwana conducted a spot inquiry at IIT Bombay on September 24 following the allegations raised by Sahil’s family. The commission is examining the family’s allegations concerning caste-based discrimination and harassment and the circumstances preceding the student’s death. Exams postponed amid campus unrest The controversy has also affected IIT Bombay’s academic calendar. The institute has postponed its mid-semester examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27. The examinations are now scheduled to be held on October 10 and 11. The campus has witnessed protests and demands from students for greater accountability, clearer procedures in examination-related cases and stronger student-support mechanisms. What investigators are looking at now The investigation is now focused on piecing together several strands of evidence. The Crime Branch is examining the examination-hall incident, CCTV footage, statements from students and staff, electronic devices and the events leading up to Wakode’s death. At the same time, the allegations raised by his family about caste-based discrimination are being examined, while IIT Bombay’s internal committee is conducting a separate institutional inquiry. For investigators, establishing a precise timeline of September 18 remains crucial. The circumstances surrounding Sahil Wakode’s death remain under investigation, and the findings of the police probe and IIT Bombay’s internal committee are awaited.

The probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s death is widening, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining witness statements, CCTV footage and digital evidence. His locked mobile phone and the events after he left the examination hall are now key parts of the investigation.

Sahil Wakode death: Inside the investigation into the IIT Bombay student’s final hours

Mumbai: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death.&nbsp;Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai.&nbsp;The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute.&nbsp;Sahil, a 22-year-old second-year BTech student, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18, hours after an incident during a mid-semester examination in which he was allegedly found using a mobile phone.&nbsp;His father has alleged that Sahil had repeatedly spoken to the family about caste discrimination at IIT Bombay. The family has sought the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare, among others, and has called for a thorough probe.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-suspends-all-iranian-airline-flights-as-us-sanctions-come-into-effect-1790257853561">UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights as US sanctions come into effect</a>&nbsp;The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Sahil’s death. Investigators are examining the sequence of events surrounding the examination, Sahil’s movements afterwards and allegations levelled by his family.&nbsp;The case has also come under renewed scrutiny after CCTV footage from the examination hall surfaced. The footage shows Sahil looking towards a phone before an invigilator approaches him and subsequently escorts him out of the examination hall.&nbsp;&nbsp;The circumstances following his removal from the examination hall are part of the ongoing investigation.&nbsp;On Thursday, Sahil’s parents also met Kishor Makwana, chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and submitted a memorandum seeking a speedy investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The possibility of further central-level intervention was also discussed during the meeting, although no decision to transfer the investigation was announced.&nbsp;The family’s protest follows a tense sequence of events. Sahil’s parents had planned to protest outside IIT Bombay, but police directed them to Azad Maidan, where permission was granted for the demonstration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-issues-potential-danger-warning-for-mecca-second-time-in-a-month-1790252705272">Saudi Arabia issues ‘potential danger’ warning for Mecca, second time in a month</a>&nbsp;The family had also alleged that they were taken out of Mumbai against their wishes on Wednesday, a claim disputed by police.&nbsp;The developments have added to growing pressure on IIT Bombay, where students and other groups have held protests following Sahil’s death.&nbsp;&nbsp;The institute has also faced questions over its handling of the examination incident and the subsequent events.&nbsp;The allegations made by Sahil’s family remain under investigation. The Crime Branch probe is expected to establish the sequence of events and determine whether anyone can be held criminally responsible for his death.&nbsp;Ravindra and Sonali Wakode have said they will continue their indefinite hunger strike until their demands are addressed.

The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Sahil’s death and is examining the sequence of events surrounding the examination, Sahil’s movements afterwards, and allegations levelled by his family. The case has come under renewed scrutiny after CCTV footage from the examination hall surfaced.

Mumbai: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding arrests and a swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began their indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Thursday evening, after they were unable to hold the planned demonstration outside the IIT Bombay campus in Powai. The couple is demanding immediate action against those named in the case and accountability for what the family alleges was caste-based discrimination and harassment faced by Sahil at the institute. Sahil, a 22-year-old second-year BTech student, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18, hours after an incident during a mid-semester examination in which he was allegedly found using a mobile phone. His father has alleged that Sahil had repeatedly spoken to the family about caste discrimination at IIT Bombay. The family has sought the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare, among others, and has called for a thorough probe. Also Read: UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights as US sanctions come into effect The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Sahil’s death. Investigators are examining the sequence of events surrounding the examination, Sahil’s movements afterwards and allegations levelled by his family. The case has also come under renewed scrutiny after CCTV footage from the examination hall surfaced. The footage shows Sahil looking towards a phone before an invigilator approaches him and subsequently escorts him out of the examination hall. The circumstances following his removal from the examination hall are part of the ongoing investigation. On Thursday, Sahil’s parents also met Kishor Makwana, chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and submitted a memorandum seeking a speedy investigation. The possibility of further central-level intervention was also discussed during the meeting, although no decision to transfer the investigation was announced. The family’s protest follows a tense sequence of events. Sahil’s parents had planned to protest outside IIT Bombay, but police directed them to Azad Maidan, where permission was granted for the demonstration. Also Read: Saudi Arabia issues ‘potential danger’ warning for Mecca, second time in a month The family had also alleged that they were taken out of Mumbai against their wishes on Wednesday, a claim disputed by police. The developments have added to growing pressure on IIT Bombay, where students and other groups have held protests following Sahil’s death. The institute has also faced questions over its handling of the examination incident and the subsequent events. The allegations made by Sahil’s family remain under investigation. The Crime Branch probe is expected to establish the sequence of events and determine whether anyone can be held criminally responsible for his death. Ravindra and Sonali Wakode have said they will continue their indefinite hunger strike until their demands are addressed.

The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Sahil’s death and is examining the sequence of events surrounding the examination, Sahil’s movements afterwards, and allegations levelled by his family. The case has come under renewed scrutiny after CCTV footage from the examination hall surfaced.

Sahil Wakode’s parents begin indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demand action in IIT Bombay death case

CCTV footage has emerged in the death of an IIT Bombay student, Sahil Wakode. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is examining the footage as part of its investigation into the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode.The footage is being reviewed to establish a timeline of Sahil’s movements on September 18, from the examination hall to his hostel room. Police have not released the CCTV video itself. Only details of what the footage reportedly shows have emerged.According to reports, cameras captured Sahil’s movements in the examination hall between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm. He was later seen leaving the hall and walking across the IIT Bombay campus before entering his hostel room at about 1:25 pm. After that, the student did not leave his room, suggest reports.The Crime Branch is now trying to piece together the sequence by examining footage from the examination hall, campus and hostel.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-bombay-tensions-ease-after-three-hour-open-house-student-body-backs-director-s-assurances-1790013411451">IIT Bombay tensions ease after three-hour open house, director’s assurances</a><h2>Professor may be questioned</h2>The Crime Branch is also expected to question a professor and others as part of the investigation.Sahil’s family has alleged institutional harassment and caste-based discrimination, claims that have led to protests on the IIT Bombay campus. His parents have also filed a case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to abetment of suicide, along with provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.The professor named in the case has also become the focus of a separate dispute on campus. Student representatives have stressed that they are not presuming his guilt and have called for the investigation to proceed fairly and impartially.<h2>IIT Bombay retracts ChatGPT cheating allegation</h2>IIT Bombay had initially said that Sahil was found using a mobile phone during an examination and had uploaded the question paper to ChatGPT. The institute also said no disciplinary action had been initiated against him and that he had spoken with the instructor, faculty adviser and Head of Department, who counselled him and assured him that the incident would not affect his academic career.

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The institute later apologised for those statements and said the details surrounding the events before Sahil’s death remained under investigation. “In view of the ongoing investigation, it was inappropriate to have set out or characterised details relating to the events preceding his demise before they had been duly established through the appropriate investigative process,” IIT Bombay said on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We apologise for the statements contained in our earlier communication concerning the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate demise of Sahil. The details and circumstances leading up to the incident remain subject to investigation by the appropriate authorities. In view of…&mdash; IIT Bombay (@iitbombay) <a href="https://x.com/iitbombay/status/2101920810986524908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-bombay-student-death-faculty-backs-professor-says-he-was-merely-discharging-duties-1789968081392">IIT Bombay student death: Faculty says professor was only 'discharging duties'</a><h2>Students seek reforms</h2>Sahil’s death has triggered a wider student protest over what students describe as systemic concerns at the institute.Student representatives said their protest was not intended to justify cheating or academic misconduct. They said they had submitted a set of demands to the IIT Bombay administration and that the director had acknowledged them and agreed to work towards their implementation.<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HSx_6BTaMAAZiF5?format=png&amp;name=900x900" alt="Image"></figure>The students have also asked that the investigation remain independent and said the issue should continue to be addressed within the student community rather than become a platform for outside political organisations or narratives.Meanwhile, IIT Bombay’s Faculty Forum has held a march in support of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The forum said he was performing his examination duties according to the institute’s approved procedures and has called for a fair investigation.<h2>Student's family seeks CBI probe</h2>Sahil’s family has sought a thorough inquiry, including a CBI probe, and has asked for access to CCTV footage and other evidence. Mumbai Police has transferred the case to the Crime Branch.

CCTV footage is now at the centre of the probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s death. The Mumbai Crime Branch is examining his movements from the examination hall to his hostel as investigators piece together what happened before his death.

CCTV footage has emerged in the death of an IIT Bombay student, Sahil Wakode. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is examining the footage as part of its investigation into the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode. The footage is being reviewed to establish a timeline of Sahil’s movements on September 18, from the examination hall to his hostel room. Police have not released the CCTV video itself. Only details of what the footage reportedly shows have emerged. According to reports, cameras captured Sahil’s movements in the examination hall between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm. He was later seen leaving the hall and walking across the IIT Bombay campus before entering his hostel room at about 1:25 pm. After that, the student did not leave his room, suggest reports. The Crime Branch is now trying to piece together the sequence by examining footage from the examination hall, campus and hostel. Also read | IIT Bombay tensions ease after three-hour open house, director’s assurances Professor may be questioned The Crime Branch is also expected to question a professor and others as part of the investigation. Sahil’s family has alleged institutional harassment and caste-based discrimination, claims that have led to protests on the IIT Bombay campus. His parents have also filed a case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to abetment of suicide, along with provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The professor named in the case has also become the focus of a separate dispute on campus. Student representatives have stressed that they are not presuming his guilt and have called for the investigation to proceed fairly and impartially. IIT Bombay retracts ChatGPT cheating allegation IIT Bombay had initially said that Sahil was found using a mobile phone during an examination and had uploaded the question paper to ChatGPT. The institute also said no disciplinary action had been initiated against him and that he had spoken with the instructor, faculty adviser and Head of Department, who counselled him and assured him that the incident would not affect his academic career.

CCTV footage is now at the centre of the probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s death. The Mumbai Crime Branch is examining his movements from the examination hall to his hostel as investigators piece together what happened before his death.

IIT Bombay student death: CCTV footage becomes key evidence as police reconstruct Sahil Wakode's final hours

Mumbai: The situation at IIT Bombay appeared to ease on Monday after Director Professor Shireesh Kedare held a more than three-hour open house with students, addressing questions and concerns raised amid the ongoing campus controversy.&nbsp;The student body said the interaction helped de-escalate tensions on campus, with the Director addressing the issues raised by students and providing assurances on several key concerns.&nbsp;<h2>Key takeaways from the interaction:</h2>&nbsp;Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla’s removal from the Dean’s post: The Director clarified that the action is limited to his role as Dean and is intended to facilitate a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.&nbsp;Support for faculty: The Director acknowledged concerns raised by faculty members and assured them that IIT Bombay would continue to stand by its faculty, including Prof. Doolla, during the investigation.Action against cheating: The institute reiterated that it would continue taking action against cheating and academic misconduct.Student mental health: The institute said it would work towards addressing mental-health concerns by looking at the root causes of the problems faced by students.Student participation: The Director assured students that student representatives would be included in decisions that directly affect them.&nbsp;The student body said it was satisfied with the conclusions and assurances given during the open house and that the interaction had helped diffuse tensions on the campus.&nbsp;The developments come after days of protests at IIT Bombay following the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode.&nbsp;Students had raised concerns over mental-health support, academic pressure and the institute’s handling of issues surrounding the incident.&nbsp;With the situation now reportedly easing, normal academic activity, including lectures, is expected to resume on campus.&nbsp;The student body also maintained that while the controversy has taken on a wider political dimension outside the institute, the immediate focus for students should remain on their academic responsibilities and allowing the legal process to take its course.&nbsp;The students said they had spoken up during the controversy because they believed that only one perspective was being presented publicly, leaving the wider discussion incomplete.&nbsp;The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death and the issues raised in connection with the case remain subject to due process.

The student body said it was satisfied with the conclusions and assurances given during the open house and that the interaction had helped diffuse tensions on the campus. The developments come after days of protests at IIT Bombay following the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode.

Mumbai: The situation at IIT Bombay appeared to ease on Monday after Director Professor Shireesh Kedare held a more than three-hour open house with students, addressing questions and concerns raised amid the ongoing campus controversy. The student body said the interaction helped de-escalate tensions on campus, with the Director addressing the issues raised by students and providing assurances on several key concerns. Key takeaways from the interaction: Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla’s removal from the Dean’s post: The Director clarified that the action is limited to his role as Dean and is intended to facilitate a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Support for faculty: The Director acknowledged concerns raised by faculty members and assured them that IIT Bombay would continue to stand by its faculty, including Prof. Doolla, during the investigation. Action against cheating: The institute reiterated that it would continue taking action against cheating and academic misconduct. Student mental health: The institute said it would work towards addressing mental-health concerns by looking at the root causes of the problems faced by students. Student participation: The Director assured students that student representatives would be included in decisions that directly affect them. The student body said it was satisfied with the conclusions and assurances given during the open house and that the interaction had helped diffuse tensions on the campus. The developments come after days of protests at IIT Bombay following the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode. Students had raised concerns over mental-health support, academic pressure and the institute’s handling of issues surrounding the incident. With the situation now reportedly easing, normal academic activity, including lectures, is expected to resume on campus. The student body also maintained that while the controversy has taken on a wider political dimension outside the institute, the immediate focus for students should remain on their academic responsibilities and allowing the legal process to take its course. The students said they had spoken up during the controversy because they believed that only one perspective was being presented publicly, leaving the wider discussion incomplete. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death and the issues raised in connection with the case remain subject to due process.

The student body said it was satisfied with the conclusions and assurances given during the open house and that the interaction had helped diffuse tensions on the campus. The developments come after days of protests at IIT Bombay following the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode.

IIT Bombay tensions ease after three-hour open house; director’s assurances pacify students

Amid an ongoing row over the death of a second-year student of IIT Bombay, the IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has expressed solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was the exam invigilator. The forum said that Doolla was only following institutional protocol after discovering that the student was in "unauthorised possession and use of a smartphone."&nbsp;"We strongly express our solidarity with our colleague Prof Suryanarayana Doolla, who was discharging his duties in line with the institute’s Senate-approved academic policies currently in force," the forum said in the statement.&nbsp;"As part of the institute-approved procedure, he reported the incident to institute authorities for further action in the matter. The Faculty Forum of IIT Bombay is absolutely distressed with the tarnishing of the reputation of our colleague Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, who was merely discharging his academic duties, and following the institute-approved procedures," the forum added further.&nbsp;<h2>What is the case?</h2>&nbsp;Sahil Wakode a second-year student of Department of Energy Science and Engineering was caught using a mobile phone during an examination after which he took the extreme step. He uploaded the examination question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers during the examination, according to the institute.&nbsp;The officials of the institute said that no disciplinary action was initiated against the student and the matter was discussed with him. He was also assured by by the instructor and the Head of the Department, who counselled him and assured that the incident would not adversely impact him in the future.&nbsp;Following his meeting, Wakode returned to his room and later in the evening he was found dead in his room.&nbsp;IIT Bombay issued a statement in which it said, "The Institute is extending support to the student's friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident. The circumstances surrounding the death are being looked into by the appropriate authorities."&nbsp;

The authorities of IIT Bombay said that no disciplinary action was initiated against the student and that the matter was discussed with him.

Amid an ongoing row over the death of a second-year student of IIT Bombay, the IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has expressed solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was the exam invigilator. The forum said that Doolla was only following institutional protocol after discovering that the student was in "unauthorised possession and use of a smartphone." "We strongly express our solidarity with our colleague Prof Suryanarayana Doolla, who was discharging his duties in line with the institute’s Senate-approved academic policies currently in force," the forum said in the statement. "As part of the institute-approved procedure, he reported the incident to institute authorities for further action in the matter. The Faculty Forum of IIT Bombay is absolutely distressed with the tarnishing of the reputation of our colleague Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, who was merely discharging his academic duties, and following the institute-approved procedures," the forum added further. What is the case? Sahil Wakode a second-year student of Department of Energy Science and Engineering was caught using a mobile phone during an examination after which he took the extreme step. He uploaded the examination question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers during the examination, according to the institute. The officials of the institute said that no disciplinary action was initiated against the student and the matter was discussed with him. He was also assured by by the instructor and the Head of the Department, who counselled him and assured that the incident would not adversely impact him in the future. Following his meeting, Wakode returned to his room and later in the evening he was found dead in his room. IIT Bombay issued a statement in which it said, "The Institute is extending support to the student's friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident. The circumstances surrounding the death are being looked into by the appropriate authorities."

The authorities of IIT Bombay said that no disciplinary action was initiated against the student and that the matter was discussed with him.

IIT Bombay student death: Faculty backs professor, says he was 'merely discharging duties'

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