IIT Bombay Student Death Case: Examination Hall CCTV Footage Emerges, Shows Sahil Wakode Handing Mobile Phone To Invigilator
Mumbai: CCTV footage from the examination hall has surfaced in the IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode death case, purportedly showing the moment a teacher approached the second-year BTech student over the alleged use of a mobile phone during an examination. The footage has emerged as the Mumbai Crime Branch examines CCTV recordings and other evidence to reconstruct the events preceding Wakode's…
In the ongoing investigation into the death of an IIT Bombay student, Sahil Wakode, CCTV footage from the examination hall has become a crucial piece of evidence. The footage, which appears to show the moment a teacher approached Wakode regarding the alleged use of a mobile phone during an exam, has been made public by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Wakode, a second-year BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18. The circumstances of his death and the allegations made by his family remain under investigation. The Mumbai Crime Branch is examining the CCTV footage, along with other evidence, to piece together the events leading up to Wakode's death.
In the footage, Wakode is seen seated on the front bench, with other students appearing to be writing the examination. A teacher is then observed approaching Wakode's desk, stopping beside him, and questioning him. The teacher appears to continue speaking with Wakode for some time, although the exact nature of their conversation cannot be determined from the visuals alone as the footage does not include audio.
IIT Bombay had initially alleged that Wakode was using a mobile phone during the mid-semester examination and had shared the question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers. The institute later apologized, stating that it was inappropriate to characterize the circumstances before they were established through an appropriate investigation.
The Mumbai Crime Branch is also seeking technical assistance to unlock Wakode's iPhone, which is believed to contain potentially important digital evidence. The device has not yet been unlocked and could provide valuable insights into the examination incident and Wakode's subsequent movements and communications.
Protests continue outside IIT Bombay, with Youth Congress members demanding justice for Wakode. They are specifically criticizing IIT Bombay's initial statement alleging that Wakode had used ChatGPT during the examination. Wakode's family has also demanded a fair investigation and action against those found responsible, alleging caste-based harassment, a claim currently under investigation.
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