Father of dalit IIT-Bombay student who died by suicide in 2023 detained at stir
The father of a deceased Dalit student from IIT-Bombay was detained by police while protesting against caste discrimination on campus. Protesters were denied entry to the institute to meet with the director regarding recent student suicides.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding caste-based discrimination and student welfare within elite Indian educational institutions.
MUMBAI: The father of a dalit IIT-B student who died by suicide in 2023, Darshan Solanki, was detained by Powai police along with others protesting caste discrimination on the campus on Monday.According to a letter signed by the father, Rameshbhai Solanki, which was shared online, he sought a meeting with IIT-B director Shireesh Kedare to discuss steps taken after the three deaths by suicide at the institute this year.The protesters were denied entry into campus.
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