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

Mumbai: CCTV footage from IIT Bombay has emerged showing BTech student Sahil Wakode in the examination hall before he was found dead on the institute campus.&nbsp;The footage shows Wakode seated on the first bench of the examination hall, with other students seated behind him.&nbsp;At one point, Wakode looks down towards his lap, where he appears to be checking something on his phone while the examination is underway.&nbsp;A professor conducting the examination then approaches Wakode and appears to question him.&nbsp;The footage shows the professor taking the examination material from Wakode and asking him to leave the hall.&nbsp;Wakode gets up from his seat, gathers his belongings and walks out of the examination hall along with the professor.&nbsp;The other students remain seated and continue with their examination.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jaishankar-meets-rubio-on-unga-sidelines-raises-delhi-s-concern-over-russia-sanctions-law-1790179886768">Jaishankar meets Rubio on UNGA sidelines, raises Delhi’s concern over Russia sanctions law</a><h2>What the CCTV footage shows</h2>&nbsp;The footage provides a visual sequence of events inside the examination hall but does not capture the complete conversation between Wakode and the professor.&nbsp;It also does not, by itself, establish what happened after Wakode left the examination hall or the circumstances surrounding his death.&nbsp;The CCTV footage is now significant for investigators as they reconstruct Wakode’s movements on the day of the incident.&nbsp;<h2>Police investigation underway</h2>&nbsp;The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Wakode’s death and is examining CCTV footage from different parts of the IIT Bombay campus to establish a timeline of his movements.&nbsp;Investigators are also looking into what happened after he left the examination hall, including his interactions with faculty members and other students.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unwarranted-factually-incorrect-no-locus-standi-india-hits-back-at-oic-over-kashmir-remarks-1790171577064">‘Unwarranted, factually incorrect, no locus standi’: India hits back at OIC over Kashmir remarks</a>&nbsp;The circumstances surrounding the examination and Wakode’s interaction with the professor are also being examined as part of the investigation.&nbsp;Wakode’s family has levelled allegations against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and raised concerns about the treatment their son allegedly received at the institute. These allegations are currently part of the investigation and have not been established by the CCTV footage.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Professor Doolla has been asked to proceed on leave as IIT Bombay conducts its internal inquiry.

The footage shows BTech student Sahil Wakode seated on the first bench of the examination hall. At one point, Wakode looks down towards his lap, where he appears to be checking something on his phone while the examination is underway. 

Mumbai: CCTV footage from IIT Bombay has emerged showing BTech student Sahil Wakode in the examination hall before he was found dead on the institute campus. The footage shows Wakode seated on the first bench of the examination hall, with other students seated behind him. At one point, Wakode looks down towards his lap, where he appears to be checking something on his phone while the examination is underway. A professor conducting the examination then approaches Wakode and appears to question him. The footage shows the professor taking the examination material from Wakode and asking him to leave the hall. Wakode gets up from his seat, gathers his belongings and walks out of the examination hall along with the professor. The other students remain seated and continue with their examination. Also Read: Jaishankar meets Rubio on UNGA sidelines, raises Delhi’s concern over Russia sanctions law What the CCTV footage shows The footage provides a visual sequence of events inside the examination hall but does not capture the complete conversation between Wakode and the professor. It also does not, by itself, establish what happened after Wakode left the examination hall or the circumstances surrounding his death. The CCTV footage is now significant for investigators as they reconstruct Wakode’s movements on the day of the incident. Police investigation underway The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating Wakode’s death and is examining CCTV footage from different parts of the IIT Bombay campus to establish a timeline of his movements. Investigators are also looking into what happened after he left the examination hall, including his interactions with faculty members and other students. Also Read: ‘Unwarranted, factually incorrect, no locus standi’: India hits back at OIC over Kashmir remarks The circumstances surrounding the examination and Wakode’s interaction with the professor are also being examined as part of the investigation. Wakode’s family has levelled allegations against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and raised concerns about the treatment their son allegedly received at the institute. These allegations are currently part of the investigation and have not been established by the CCTV footage. Meanwhile, Professor Doolla has been asked to proceed on leave as IIT Bombay conducts its internal inquiry.

The footage shows BTech student Sahil Wakode seated on the first bench of the examination hall. At one point, Wakode looks down towards his lap, where he appears to be checking something on his phone while the examination is underway.&nbsp;

IIT Bombay CCTV footage emerges: Sahil Wakode seen looking at phone in examination hall

Mumbai: IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been asked to proceed on leave as the institute steps up its internal inquiry into the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode. The decision comes as the Mumbai Crime Branch continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death and the allegations levelled against Doolla by the student’s family.IIT Bombay’s Board of Governors has also constituted a 10-member high-level committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The panel has been asked to submit its findings within a week. The committee is headed by Professor Ramesh Venkateswaran, chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Palakkad. Its members include faculty representatives, students, an administrator, a former vigilance officer and a psychiatrist.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>Doolla had earlier been removed as dean</h2>The latest decision comes two days after IIT Bombay temporarily relieved Doolla of his administrative responsibilities as Dean of Administrative Affairs. At that stage, the professor continued to remain a faculty member in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering.The decision to now send him on leave places him away from his regular academic responsibilities while the investigations continue. The institute has not treated the decision as a finding of guilt. The circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death remain under investigation.<h2>What happened on September 18?</h2>Wakode died by suicide on September 18 after an examination at the Powai campus.The Mumbai Crime Branch is reconstructing the events of that day, including what happened inside the examination hall shortly before the student left.Investigators have taken possession of relevant CCTV footage from the campus. According to details emerging from the police investigation, footage from around 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm shows Wakode inside the examination hall shortly before the scheduled end of the paper.Police are examining an interaction between Wakode and Doolla during this period. Investigators are also recording statements from students who were present in the examination hall to establish what was said and what happened immediately afterwards.The police are separately examining CCTV footage to reconstruct Wakode’s movements after he left the examination hall. Investigators have reportedly found footage showing him returning to his hostel room at around 1:25 pm.The CCTV footage itself has not been publicly released by the police.<h2>Crime Branch examines wider circumstances</h2>The Crime Branch investigation is not limited to the examination incident.Investigators are examining Wakode’s mobile phone and other digital evidence as they reconstruct his movements and interactions on the day of his death.Police are also examining the institute’s procedures for handling alleged academic misconduct during examinations and whether the actions taken on September 18 were consistent with those procedures.Doolla is expected to be questioned as part of the investigation.<h2>Family makes allegations against professor</h2>Wakode’s family has accused Doolla and other institute officials of harassment and alleged caste-based discrimination against the student.An FIR was registered following the family’s complaint, including allegations of abetment to suicide and provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.These allegations have not been established and remain part of the investigation.Doolla has maintained that he was carrying out his responsibilities as an examination invigilator. Faculty members at IIT Bombay have also called for due process and a fair investigation.<h2>Father threatens hunger strike</h2>Meanwhile, Sahil Wakode’s father, Ravindra Wakode, has threatened to go on a hunger strike, demanding action against the officials named in his complaint.Ravindra travelled to Mumbai and met officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch. He has said he would begin the hunger strike if action, including arrests, is not taken against those he has accused.The family’s demands come as the Crime Branch continues to examine the evidence and record statements in the case.Campus protests and institutional responseWakode’s death triggered protests on the IIT Bombay campus, with students demanding greater transparency, accountability and an independent examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.Students have also raised broader concerns regarding institutional procedures, student welfare and grievance redressal mechanisms.IIT Bombay had earlier apologised for its initial communication about the circumstances preceding Wakode’s death, saying that those details remained subject to investigation and should not have been characterised before the facts were established.The institute has since announced measures aimed at addressing concerns raised by students.<h2>Two investigations underway</h2>The case is now being examined on two parallel tracks.The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the death, the allegations made against institute officials and the sequence of events leading up to Wakode’s death.Separately, the 10-member IIT Bombay committee will examine the institutional circumstances surrounding the incident and submit its report within a week.With Doolla now on leave, the internal inquiry underway and the family demanding further action, the findings of the two investigations are expected to provide clarity on the events surrounding Wakode’s death and whether any individual or institutional responsibility emerges from the evidence.

The move comes as the institute has set up a 10-member committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death. The panel has been given one week to submit its report.

Mumbai: IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been asked to proceed on leave as the institute steps up its internal inquiry into the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode. The decision comes as the Mumbai Crime Branch continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death and the allegations levelled against Doolla by the student’s family. IIT Bombay’s Board of Governors has also constituted a 10-member high-level committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The panel has been asked to submit its findings within a week. The committee is headed by Professor Ramesh Venkateswaran, chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Palakkad. Its members include faculty representatives, students, an administrator, a former vigilance officer and a psychiatrist. Also read | IIT Bombay student death: CCTV footage becomes key evidence as police reconstruct Sahil Wakode's final hours Doolla had earlier been removed as dean The latest decision comes two days after IIT Bombay temporarily relieved Doolla of his administrative responsibilities as Dean of Administrative Affairs. At that stage, the professor continued to remain a faculty member in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. The decision to now send him on leave places him away from his regular academic responsibilities while the investigations continue. The institute has not treated the decision as a finding of guilt. The circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death remain under investigation. What happened on September 18? Wakode died by suicide on September 18 after an examination at the Powai campus. The Mumbai Crime Branch is reconstructing the events of that day, including what happened inside the examination hall shortly before the student left. Investigators have taken possession of relevant CCTV footage from the campus. According to details emerging from the police investigation, footage from around 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm shows Wakode inside the examination hall shortly before the scheduled end of the paper. Police are examining an interaction between Wakode and Doolla during this period. Investigators are also recording statements from students who were present in the examination hall to establish what was said and what happened immediately afterwards. The police are separately examining CCTV footage to reconstruct Wakode’s movements after he left the examination hall. Investigators have reportedly found footage showing him returning to his hostel room at around 1:25 pm. The CCTV footage itself has not been publicly released by the police. Crime Branch examines wider circumstances The Crime Branch investigation is not limited to the examination incident. Investigators are examining Wakode’s mobile phone and other digital evidence as they reconstruct his movements and interactions on the day of his death. Police are also examining the institute’s procedures for handling alleged academic misconduct during examinations and whether the actions taken on September 18 were consistent with those procedures. Doolla is expected to be questioned as part of the investigation. Family makes allegations against professor Wakode’s family has accused Doolla and other institute officials of harassment and alleged caste-based discrimination against the student. An FIR was registered following the family’s complaint, including allegations of abetment to suicide and provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. These allegations have not been established and remain part of the investigation. Doolla has maintained that he was carrying out his responsibilities as an examination invigilator. Faculty members at IIT Bombay have also called for due process and a fair investigation. Father threatens hunger strike Meanwhile, Sahil Wakode’s father, Ravindra Wakode, has threatened to go on a hunger strike, demanding action against the officials named in his complaint. Ravindra travelled to Mumbai and met officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch. He has said he would begin the hunger strike if action, including arrests, is not taken against those he has accused. The family’s demands come as the Crime Branch continues to examine the evidence and record statements in the case. Campus protests and institutional response Wakode’s death triggered protests on the IIT Bombay campus, with students demanding greater transparency, accountability and an independent examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Students have also raised broader concerns regarding institutional procedures, student welfare and grievance redressal mechanisms. IIT Bombay had earlier apologised for its initial communication about the circumstances preceding Wakode’s death, saying that those details remained subject to investigation and should not have been characterised before the facts were established. The institute has since announced measures aimed at addressing concerns raised by students. Two investigations underway The case is now being examined on two parallel tracks. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the death, the allegations made against institute officials and the sequence of events leading up to Wakode’s death. Separately, the 10-member IIT Bombay committee will examine the institutional circumstances surrounding the incident and submit its report within a week. With Doolla now on leave, the internal inquiry underway and the family demanding further action, the findings of the two investigations are expected to provide clarity on the events surrounding Wakode’s death and whether any individual or institutional responsibility emerges from the evidence.

The move comes as the institute has set up a 10-member committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death. The panel has been given one week to submit its report.

IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death probe

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.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Unfortunate Death of A Student at IIT Bombay <a href="https://t.co/2jq0ncl5RL">pic.twitter.com/2jq0ncl5RL</a>&mdash; IIT Bombay (@iitbombay) <a href="https://x.com/iitbombay/status/2101248297990250646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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

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