Bombay student Sahil Wakode's parents claimed that he had told them that he was facing casteist slurs and humiliation at the institute.

Students of IIT Bombay have called for “meaningful institutional reforms” and greater accountability following the death of a fellow student.

Sahil Wakode's father has demanded the arrest of IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla and Director Shireesh Kedare, alleging caste-based harassment and threats against his son. The Mumbai Crime Branch is examining CCTV footage and other evidence after Sahil's death, while the allegations remain under investigation.

Sahil Wakode's parents have sought justice after the IIT Bombay student's death, alleging caste-based harassment by a professor. Their statements and FIR say he faced sustained mental pressure and casteist abuse before September 18.

IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Rajkumar S Pant defended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, saying he was vilified and that the inquiry must establish the facts. His remarks came as students pressed an 18-point charter, police examined caste-harassment allegations and investigators reviewed fresh CCTV footage from the examination day.

The parents of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode alleged that he had told them about caste-based discrimination and urged authorities to ensure justice and take action against the professor named in the FIR.

IIT-Bombay students protest alleged caste harassment linked to a peer's suicide, emphasizing accountability without condoning academic misconduct.

Sahil, a student of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, died by suicide on September 18. In a statement issued on September 21, student representatives described his death as a “deeply tragic event” that had prompted students to examine the systems and processes within the institute.