GENERAL25 Sept 2026
Police records statement of 20 people in IIT Bombay student's suicide
Police have recorded statements from 20 people, including students, invigilators and institute staff, in the IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode case. They are also trying to open his pattern-locked phone for call logs and messages. A faculty member named in the complaint has been sent on leave. Sahil's parents are on hunger strike, alleging caste discrimination. Officers are using CCTV footage to rebuild the timeline.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Police have recorded statements from 20 people, including students who were in the same examination hall, invigilators and institute officials.
- Sahil Wakode's mobile phone was secured with a pattern lock, so access to call logs and messages is limited while forensic efforts continue.
- A faculty member named in the FIR, which alleges abetment to suicide on grounds of caste discrimination, has been sent on leave to allow an impartial probe.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or someone close to you faces discrimination or heavy exam or work stress, talk to a trusted person or counsellor early and keep written records of any complaint you make. Consult a lawyer before taking any legal step, since outcomes depend on the facts of each case.
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