Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi spoke to the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode and assured them of support in their efforts to seek justice. Gandhi reportedly held a video call with Ravindra and Sonali Wakode while they were travelling from Washim to Mumbai. The conversation lasted around 17 minutes, according to party sources.
Sahil, a second-year BTech student at IIT Bombay, died by suicide on September 18, hours after an incident during a mid-semester examination. His parents have alleged that he faced caste-based harassment and have sought action against individuals they hold responsible. These allegations remain part of the ongoing investigation.
The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the circumstances surrounding Sahil’s death. His parents have also demanded arrests, while protests by students and political organisations have continued around the IIT Bombay campus.
IIT Bombay has apologised for its earlier communication about the circumstances preceding Sahil’s death, saying it was inappropriate to characterise events before they were established through an investigation. The institute has also formed a 10-member committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the case.
The case has drawn wider attention over allegations of caste discrimination, student welfare and the handling of examination-related incidents. Investigators are continuing to record statements and examine evidence as the probe progresses.
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