"Why Was Sahil Asked To Leave?" IIT Bombay Professor Questioned In Student Suicide
Mumbai Crime Branch officials questioned an IIT-Bombay professor for 10 hours regarding the death of a student who was allegedly caught cheating during an exam. The investigation is examining claims of harassment and caste-based remarks made by the student's family.
Why it matters
The case has sparked significant public concern regarding academic pressure, institutional accountability, and the treatment of students in elite Indian educational institutions.
The Mumbai Crime Branch questioned IIT-Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours in connection with the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode, focusing on what happened between the professor and the student inside the examination hall shortly before Sahil returned to his hostel room. Sahil Wakode was found dead in his hostel room at IIT-Bombay on September 18 after allegedly being caught cheating during a mid-semester examination.Investigators questioned Doolla about the alleged confrontation after Sahil was reportedly found using a phone during an examination, the conversation between the two, any previous interaction, and allegations of caste-based remarks and harassment made by Sahil's family.Doolla, who was named in the FIR based on a complaint by Sahil's family, denied allegations of harassment as well as any casteist remarks during the questioning, according to sources. The Crime Branch is now comparing his statement with CCTV footage, witness statements and other evidence collected during the…
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