IIT Bombay Student Death: Classmates Question Institute’s Version, Raise Concerns Over Exam Rules And Caste Allegations
Students have questioned IIT Bombay's official account of the death, particularly the institute's statement that no disciplinary action had been initiated against the student. “The entry to the examination hall is extremely guarded. We are asked to leave our phones at the entrance, carrying only a transparent bottle and one pen. Security personnel check students before they enter. If this is the…
Allegations have surfaced questioning IIT Bombay's official account of the student's death, particularly their claim that no disciplinary action was taken against the deceased. One student expressed confusion about how the student managed to bring a phone into the examination hall, given the strict security measures in place. Another student questioned why the student was counselled if no disciplinary action was taken and why he was assured that the incident would not affect his academic career.
A classmate present in the exam hall alleged that the invigilator, a professor from the student's department, used casteist slurs against him during the exam. This incident is not the first of its kind, as a similar occurrence involving the same professor had occurred around three months prior. The student's parents have separately alleged that their son faced caste-based discrimination at the institute.
IIT Bombay denies these caste discrimination claims, stating that no complaint was lodged with their SC/ST Students and Staff Cell. The Cell expressed condolences to the student's family and pledged to address any caste-based discrimination allegations brought to their attention. IIT Bombay emphasized their commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful environment and pledged to continue their sensitization and awareness efforts against caste-based biases.
A police probe has been initiated, and the institute has cooperated with the authorities, requesting privacy and an end to speculation during the investigation.
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