{
  "id": 9944900,
  "title": "IIT-B student suicide: Candle march held, students seek changes in probe panel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iit-b-student-suicide-candle-march-held-students-seek-changes-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T08:36:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iitb-student-suicide-candle-march-held-students-seek-changes-in-probe-panel-101790411794137.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 19, a 22-year-old Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) student was found dead in his hostel room, sparking protests and demands for changes to the investigation. Candlelight marches were held on Friday night from the Justice Corner to hostel 4, where the student resided, as second-year students gathered to protest the ongoing probe and call for reforms. They demanded the dissolution of the current investigation committee, citing concerns over its independence since some members had previously supported Prof Suryanarayana Doolla before the inquiry concluded. The students wanted a new committee consisting of at least two members from a list that included former Planning Commission member Bhalchandra Mungekar, journalist P Sainath, activist Ram Puniyani, and academic Sukhadeo Thorat. They also called for Prof Doolla's suspension until the criminal investigation is completed and demanded the resignation of IIT-Bombay director Shireesh Kedare. The protesters alleged that the administration had failed to address student safety concerns and mishandled the case, urging reforms in the Students’ Welfare Committee, Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC), and SC/ST Cell. They sought regular public audits, a portal for DAC proceedings, a graded disciplinary system, and an end to gender disparities among campus workers. The students also demanded that the family be allowed to visit the campus and meet students and the administration.",
  "summary": "The protesting students demanded that the existing investigation committee be dissolved, alleging concerns over its independence",
  "key_points": [
    "22-year-old IIT-B student found dead in hostel room on September 19",
    "Candlelight marches held, students protest investigation committee",
    "Demand dissolution, new committee with reform-minded members"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}