'Torture, caste discrimination': IIT-Bombay student’s father seeks justice
The father of a deceased IIT-Bombay student has demanded a thorough investigation into allegations of caste-based discrimination and torture. While the family has filed a case against faculty members, the institute denies the claims and maintains that the student was provided with counseling.
Why it matters
The case has sparked a national conversation regarding mental health, academic pressure, and systemic caste discrimination within elite Indian educational institutions.
MUMBAI: The father of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on the institute campus, has sought justice for his son and accused those responsible of pushing him towards the extreme step through alleged torture and caste discrimination.Ravindra Wakode has urged the government to take action against those he holds responsible, including terminating them from service."I appeal for a thorough investigation into those who pushed him toward suicide through torture and caste discrimination. I urge the government to ensure justice for my child by terminating them from service..."
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