‘Can’t Believe He Could...’: Watch What Deceased IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode’s Friend Told FPJ
Mumbai: A friend of IIT Bombay second-year student Sahil Wakode, who reportedly died by suicide on campus, told The Free Press Journal on Monday that Wakode appeared happy and that he had not noticed anything unusual in his behaviour. Speaking to FPJ, Wakode's friend said, "He was my friend and lived in the room next to mine in the hostel. He was an Energy Department student, while I am studying…
Mumbai: A close friend of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who was found dead by suicide on campus, disclosed to The Free Press Journal on Monday that Wakode seemed content and did not exhibit any concerning behavior. Wakode, a second-year student in the Energy Department, resided in Wing 3 of the hostel, sharing a room with the reporter's friend.
Their friendship was highlighted as Wakode was known for being a happy individual, frequently engaging in casual conversations about leisure rather than academics. The friend revealed an incident during an examination where Wakode was allegedly caught cheating and removed from the classroom by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, though the subsequent events remain unclear to the reporter.
Addressing allegations of caste-based bullying by Wakode's parents, the friend expressed support for appropriate action, stating that it was 2026 and progress was being made. The friend also commented on the institute's handling of the situation, affirming that it was being addressed adequately. Concurrently, IIT Bombay students protesting Wakode's death were detained by Mumbai Police due to the lack of a permit for their demonstration.
This protest stemmed from the student's tragic demise on September 18, which has since prompted calls for the resignation of the IIT Bombay Director. The case has now been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch, pending further investigation and development.
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