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Professor questioned over IIT student's death
Mumbai police interrogate IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for ten hours over allegations connected to 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode's death.
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Mumbai police interrogate IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for ten hours over allegations connected to 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode's death. Mumbai police questioned IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for ten hours over the death of student Sahil Wakode, who the student's parents allege faced caste…
Professor questioned for ten hours
Mumbai police questioned Suryanarayana Doolla, a professor at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, for nearly ten hours on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in connection with the death of 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode.
Student found dead after exam incident
Sahil Wakode was found dead in his hostel room on the evening of September 18, 2026, hours after he was allegedly caught using his mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination.
Parents allege caste discrimination
Wakode's parents have alleged caste discrimination at the institute and demanded the arrest of Professor Doolla and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare. They have been on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai seeking justice.
Professor denies all charges
Professor Doolla denied all charges during his questioning, with his statement officially recorded by police. He faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the student's family.
Police expand investigation
The crime branch has recorded statements from about forty people, including the parents, students, friends, and institute and hostel staff. Police are likely to summon IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare soon to record his statement.
Institute forms inquiry committee
The IIT Bombay board has constituted a ten-member committee to inquire into the circumstances surrounding Sahil Wakode's death as the investigation continues.
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Mumbai police questioned IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for ten hours over the death of student Sahil Wakode, who the student's parents allege faced caste discrimination and harassment.
