IIT Bombay Student Death: Family Alleges Caste Discrimination, Alumni Association Urges Fair Probe

The parents of 22-year-old IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have alleged that he previously reported caste discrimination by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, and his mother is demanding the professor’s immediate arrest. His father also raised allegations involving IIT Bombay’s director and the handling of the case. The institute initially made claims about a phone and ChatGPT during an exam, then apologised, saying circumstances remain under investigation. Meanwhile, the IIT-Bombay Alumni Association has condemned online speculation and called for a fair, transparent and speedy probe, along with a safe and supportive campus.