Sahil Wakode death case: 20–25 detained at Chaityabhoomi during candlelight vigil
Mumbai police detained 20–25 protesters, including a comedian, during a candlelight vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. The protesters were demanding an impartial investigation into his death, which has been linked to allegations of caste-based discrimination.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding student welfare, institutional accountability, and the right to protest in academic settings.
Sahil Wakode death case: 20–25 detained at Chaityabhoomi during candlelight vigil left Police detain protestors near Chityabhoomi Shivaji Park as they protest to demand justice for Sahil Wakode, in Mumbai. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xqlxtr/article71624519.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261025470L.jpg ANI Mumbai, Oct 25 (ANI): Police detain protestors near Chityabhoomi Shivaji Park as they protest to demand Justice for Sahil Wakode who committed suicide, in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Comedian Masoom Rajwani among those detained; protesters allege manhandling as 84 organisations demand IIT Bombay director’s resignation over handling of student’s death Mumbai Around 20 to 25 people, including stand-up comedian Masoom Rajwani, were detained by Mumbai Police during a candlelight gathering at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar on Sunday (October 25, 2026) evening to demand justice for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who was found dead last month amid allegations of caste-based discrimination.
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