VBA Leader Sujat Ambedkar Questions IIT Bombay’s Role In Sahil Wakode Death, Seeks Independent Probe

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) youth leader Sujat Ambedkar has questioned the involvement of IIT Bombay in the death of student Sahil Wakode and demanded an impartial investigation into the events surrounding the case. In a post on X, Ambedkar criticized the institute for issuing a statement linking the student's death to alleged examination cheating before an independent probe had taken place.

He urged the release of footage, naming the sources or to remain silent. Ambedkar emphasized the dangers of hastily formed official versions without a thorough investigation, as such premature statements could mislead public perception and potentially harm the deceased student's reputation. He also called for an impartial inquiry into allegations of caste-based insults made by Sahil Wakode's family, stating that such allegations should not be dismissed without investigation and a thorough examination of relevant evidence and circumstances.

Ambedkar is set to meet IIT Bombay's Dean on September 23 to seek answers about the institution's role and the statement issued following Sahil Wakode's death, emphasizing the need for institutional accountability and justice for the student.