{
  "id": 15520547,
  "title": "Sahil Wakode death: Parents demand arrest of IIT Bombay professors as student groups protest at Azad Maidan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/sahil-wakode-death-parents-demand-arrest-of-iit-bombay-professors-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:05:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/sahil-wakode-death-parents-demand-arrest-of-iit-bombay-professors-as-student-groups-protest-at-azad-maidan/article71593380.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The parents of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding justice for their son and the arrest of two professors accused of harassing him. Ravindra Wakode and Sonali Wakode’s only request is that the responsible individuals be arrested as soon as possible. The activists from the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA) and All India Students’ Federation (AISF) joined the protest, demanding stronger safeguards against caste discrimination and a transparent investigation. The family's agitation has entered its 15th day, and Sahil’s father vowed he would continue protesting until the perpetrators are held accountable. The protest entered its 15th day on October 16, 2026, with the protesters demanding specific actions and a fair investigation.",
  "summary": "The protesters demanded action against Suryanarayana Doolla, Professor of Energy Science and Engineering, and Professor Shireesh B. Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, along with a transparent investigation and stronger safeguards against caste discrimination",
  "key_points": [
    "Parents of Sahil Wakode on 15th day of hunger strike at Azad Maidan",
    "Demand arrest of IIT Bombay professors accused of harassing student",
    "Activists join protest for caste discrimination safeguards and transparent investigation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The prolonged hunger strike and growing activist involvement signal a deepening crisis regarding institutional accountability and the urgent need for stronger protections against caste discrimination within premier educational establishments.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}