{
  "id": 10367926,
  "title": "Sahil Wakode's Parents To Begin Hunger Strike At Azad Maidan Today As IIT Bombay Probe Panel Gets 1-Week Extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sahil-wakodes-parents-to-begin-hunger-strike-at-azad-maidan-today-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:30:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/sahil-wakodes-parents-to-begin-hunger-strike-at-azad-maidan-today-as-iit-bombay-probe-panel-gets-1-week-extension-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode are planning to start a hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan today, demanding justice for their son's death, according to The Times of India. The hunger strike comes as the institute's 10-member committee investigating Wakode's alleged suicide receives a one-week extension to complete its inquiry. Wakode's parents allege that their son faced caste discrimination at the institution and are committed to their protest until those responsible are held accountable. Wakode's father, Ravindra, stated that he is prepared to face arrest for his fight for justice. The Mumbai Crime Branch is currently probing the allegations of abetment to suicide in connection with Wakode's death. The 10-member committee has sought an extra week to conduct a detailed and fair investigation, submitting a plan outlining the remaining work required. Wakode's death by suicide occurred on September 18, following an examination incident where he allegedly used a mobile phone. His parents claim he had previously informed them of caste-based discrimination at IIT Bombay. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, the invigilator during the examination and named in the FIR, has been placed on leave to ensure an impartial probe. Students have also objected to the committee, demanding its reconstitution and alleging some members supported Doolla. The committee is expected to finalize its report within the extended timeframe.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode are set to begin a hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Monday, demanding justice for their son, even as the institute's 10-member committee probing his death received a one-week extension to complete its inquiry. Wakode's parents have alleged that their son faced caste discrimination at IIT Bombay and have vowed to continue their protest…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}