IIT Bombay suspends dean as Crime Branch takes over student death probe
Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode as the institute suspended a senior professor from his deanship and apologised for its earlier account of the circumstances preceding the 22-year-old’s death. The developments on Monday marked a significant escalation in the case, with police now examining Wakode’s mobile phone for…
Mumbai: IIT Bombay authorities have suspended Dean Suryanarayana Doolla and handed the investigation into the death of student Sahil Wakode over to the Crime Branch. The sudden move comes as police examine the young man's mobile phone for digital evidence. The institution's CEO issued a statement rejecting claims that he had stepped down, describing them as "false."
Wakode, 22, died by suicide after an incident involving ChatGPT during an exam. The incident sparked protests demanding accountability for senior officials. The police investigation is ongoing, focusing on caste-based harassment and mental health issues that Wakode allegedly faced in the months leading to his death.
Written by urgent.news from Gulf News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
