IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode dies by suicide after exam phone incident; parents protest alleging caste discrimination

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Where: Mumbairesolved to locality19.055, 72.869
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-25 · last update 2026-10-02
Sourcing: 32 reports32 reports across 15 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student at IIT Bombay, died by suicide on September 18, 2026, after being found with a mobile phone during a mid-semester examination. The incident occurred hours before his death. His parents have alleged caste discrimination and named Professor Suryanarayana Doolla (the course instructor and invigilator) and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare in an FIR for abetment to suicide. The family began a hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on September 28, demanding the arrest of those named and a transparent investigation. Students at IIT Bombay and other premier institutes have protested, questioning the institute's handling of the academic misconduct case and the inquiry process. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is investigating the case. IIT Bombay formed a 10-member committee to investigate Wakode's death, which received a one-week extension; however, students have demanded its reconstitution, alleging some members expressed support for Doolla. Professor Doolla has been placed on leave and relieved of administrative responsibilities. The institute has apologized for prematurely releasing incident details.

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hindustantimes.com
- IIT Bombay student suicide: Protesting students begin hunger strike at Justice Corner | India News2026-10-02
thehindu.com
- IIT Bombay student begin hunger strike demanding accountability over student Sahil Wakode’s death2026-10-02
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Eight IIT-B students began hunger strike, seek accountability over suicides on campus and action on 10-point charter of demands2026-10-02
freepressjournal.in
- IIT Bombay Students Begin Hunger Strike, Demand External Panel To Probe Sahil Wakode’s Death2026-10-02
newindianexpress.com
- IIT-B student suicide: Sahil Wakode's parents refuse to relent as hunger strike enters third day2026-09-30
tribuneindia.com
- My son should get justice: IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakodes father stages protest at Mumbais Azad Maidan - The Tribune2026-09-28
moneycontrol.com
- IIT Bombay student death: Sahil Wakode’s family says probe panel yet to contact them- Moneycontrol.com2026-09-29
deccanchronicle.com
- IIT Bombay Student's Parents Continue Hunger Strike, Seek Action2026-09-29
mid-day.com
- IIT Bombay student death: Parents’ hunger strike enters Day 2, no govt approach2026-09-29
rediff.com
- IIT-B suicide: Parents' hunger strike enters 3rd day2026-09-30
theshillongtimes.com
- Wakode’s parents’ hunger strike: No government outreach, says lawyer | The Shillong Times2026-09-30
dailypioneer.com
- IIT Bombay Student's Parents Continue Hunger Strike for Justice2026-09-30
sahilonline.org
- IIT-B student Wakode’s parents on third day of hunger strike, seek action against Prof. Doolla2026-10-01
educationtimes.com
- IIT Bombay Suicide Case : Sahil Wakode signed an apology letter before the incident2026-10-01
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- IIT-B students begin hunger strike demanding accountability over Wakode's death2026-10-02

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