Sahil Wakode’s parents continue hunger strike for second day in Mumbai; says no one from government has approached
At Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, Sahil’s parents Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, sat on a makeshift stage holding his photograph with a message seeking justice for him; the family’s lawyer said no one from the government side has approached them so far
Mumbai's Azad Maidan witnessed a second day of hunger strike and protest on Tuesday by Sahil Wakode's father, Ravindra Wakode, seeking justice for his son's death and action against alleged culprits. The IIT Bombay student, 22, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18 after being accused of using his phone to access ChatGPT during an exam.
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is probing an alleged abetment to suicide case. Family members claim Sahil faced caste discrimination at the institute and demand accountability for those involved in the incident. Despite facing potential arrest, Ravindra has vowed to persist with his protest until justice prevails.
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