IIT Bombay Student Death Case: Sahil Wakode's iPhone Remains Locked, Bringing Probe To Halt; Mumbai Crime Branch Seeks Technical Assistance To Unlock Device
Mumbai: The ongoing investigation into Sahil Wakode's death case has hit a major raodblock has his iPhone remains unlocked. The Mumbai Crime Branch has sought technical assistance to unlock the iPhone of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode as it continues its investigation into his death, according to reports. Wakode's phone has not yet been unlocked, and investigators consider the device an…
Investigators in the Sahil Wakode death case have reached a significant impasse as Wakode's iPhone remains locked, preventing the acquisition of crucial evidence, according to recent reports. The Mumbai Crime Branch has requested technical assistance to unlock the IIT Bombay student's device, as the investigation continues. The iPhone is considered an important piece of evidence as it could provide vital information about the circumstances surrounding Wakode's death, including allegations that he used ChatGPT during a mid-semester exam.
The investigation includes recording statements from several individuals and summoning others for questioning. Students at IIT Bombay have staged protests on campus following Wakode's death, with allegations of caste-based harassment levied against the student. Wakode, a second-year BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18.
Reports suggest that Wakode returned to his hostel room after the exam incident and was later discovered deceased. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, an invigilator during the examination, has reportedly been placed on leave amid ongoing protests.
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