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"I followed guidelines, never used casteist words": IIT Bombay professor Doolla tells Crime Branch on the suicide case

Mumbai Crime Branch has examined Professor Suryanarayan Doolla's statement regarding Sahil Wakode's tragic death. Doolla was questioned for eight to ten hours and denied all allegations against him. He claimed to have adhered to all institutional guidelines while interacting with Sahil. Sahil, a second-year student, died by suicide amid allegations…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

IIT-B students begin hunger strike demanding accountability over Wakode's death

IIT Bombay students initiated a hunger strike to seek accountability following the recent suicide of their classmate Sahil Wakode. The students have been protesting for 15 days and are demanding the resignation of the institute's director. After being denied permission to continue their protest at Azad Maidan, Wakode's parents joined…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode told friend he regretted copying in exam before death: Police

Sahil Wakode, a second-year student at IIT Bombay, was found dead hours after being caught copying. He expressed regret to friends during phone calls after the incident. His parents allege caste discrimination which led to his distress and subsequent death. An FIR has been filed against a professor for alleged…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

IIT-B suicide: ABVP urges complete probe to 'ascertain truth' before taking action against guilty

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has called for a thorough investigation into the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. He was found dead after allegedly using ChatGPT during an examination, leading to protests on campus. Sahil’s parents accuse the faculty of caste discrimination and demand accountability for their child's treatment.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

IIT Bombay Prof Doolla sent on leave for impartial probe into student's death

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Professor Suryanarayan Doolla, accused in connection with the suicide of student Sahil Wakode was sent on leave to assist an impartial probe by the Crime Branch into the case. On Monday, Doolla was removed as the dean of Administrative Affairs following protest over Wakode's…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

IITs and the pressure trap: When rank becomes an identity

A 2nd-year IIT Bombay student recently took his own life after being accused of exam misconduct. Statistics reveal a troubling trend of suicides among IIT students, indicating systemic issues. Competitive admission processes create immense pressure, leading to mental health challenges for many students. Proposals suggest restructuring admissions to alleviate pressure…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

SC/ST Act misused: IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni; seeks withdrawal of case against Doolla

Activist Sudheendra Kulkarni urged the withdrawal of SC/ST Act charges against former IIT Bombay Dean Suryanarayana Doolla following a student's suicide after an exam cheating incident. Kulkarni argued that automatically applying the law creates "reverse casteism" and deter faculty, calling for national debate on its reform. While urging better student…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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 students say stir only for reform, not shielding academic misconduct; Doolla suspended only from deanship

IIT Bombay students clarified their protest sought institutional reforms after a student's death. The student representatives engaged with the Director regarding their comprehensive set of demands. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla's administrative duties were suspended during the ongoing investigation. Sahil Wakode's family alleged caste-based harassment and sought a thorough CBI inquiry. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 22