GENERAL23 Sept 2026
IIT Bombay prof Doolla sent on leave amid probe into student's death
IIT Bombay has sent Professor Suryanarayana Doolla on leave after removing him as dean of Administrative Affairs. He is accused in the death of student Sahil Wakode, who was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18. Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating, and a case of suicide abetment and caste discrimination is filed. Classes are not running.
Key Statutory Highlights
- IIT Bombay sent Professor Suryanarayana Doolla on leave after removing him as dean of Administrative Affairs.
- A case on charges of suicide abetment and caste discrimination has been registered against Doolla.
- Second-year B Tech student Sahil Wakode, 22, was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18, and the Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or someone you know faces harassment or caste discrimination at work or on campus, write down what happened with dates and report it to the institution's internal complaints committee or the local police. For any legal step, speak to a lawyer.
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