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58 seconds of CCTV, one verdict: How News18 put a dead IIT-B student on trial

Five days after Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student, died by suicide at IIT Bombay, News18 aired two segments built around CCTV clips from his exam hall, one 10 seconds long and one 58.

Newslaundry · 4h ago

IIT Bombay suicide case: Crime Branch records statements of 20 people

The Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded statements from 20 individuals related to Sahil Wakode's suicide case. Investigators are examining calls made to and from the deceased student's mobile phone. An inquiry conducted by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is looking into claims of discrimination raised by Wakode's family. IIT…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Student suicide: Youth Congress seeks arrest of IIT Bombay director and Prof Doolla, impartial probe

Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib demanded the arrest of IIT Bombay director Shireesh Kedare and professor Suryanarayana Doolla over the alleged suicide of student Sahil Wakode. Chib sought an impartial probe, alleging caste-based and mental harassment, while IIT Bombay has disputed the charges. Wakode’s parents have also alleged discrimination.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after student's death

IIT Bombay is replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in its hostels. This action follows the recent suicide of a second-year B Tech student. The institute had previously discussed this replacement after another student's death. Critics question if this measure addresses the broader student suicide crisis. More than 117 students…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

IIT Bombay suicide: IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla, flags 'mob-driven behaviour'

The IIT Delhi Faculty Forum has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in an FIR following the suicide of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode, and raised concerns about “mob-driven behaviour” influencing institutional decisions. Doolla was the invigilator during an exam where Wakode was allegedly caught using a mobile phone. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces SC/ST Act FIR in Sahil Wakode case, has multiple teaching, research awards

IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla's deanship was suspended after an FIR under the SC/ST Act in connection with the death by suicide of student Sahil Wakode, has received multiple teaching and research awards. Here's a look at his academic career, research work and administrative responsibilities.

The Economic Times · Sep 21