Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, the parents of the IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide at his hostel campus room, have begun a hunger strike demanding the arrest of IIT Bombay officials named in the FIR related to their son’s death. Prior to the protest, the parents met with the National Commission for Backward Classes, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused named in the case.
Parents of Sahil Wakode to Begin Hunger Strike at Azad Maidan
Sahil Wakode’s parents have decided to start their hunger strike at Azad Maidan after discussions with the Mumbai Police. Initially, they had planned to protest outside the IIT campus gates.
Protests Planned Following Allegations of Character Malignment
Siddharth Ingle, the lawyer for the family of Sahil, has claimed that a video was intentionally leaked to damage Sahil’s reputation. He emphasized the need for an investigation into the source of the leak. While the exact timing of the planned protests remains unconfirmed, sources close to the family suggest that they are set to begin today.
Investigation into Student’s Death Intensifies
The case surrounding the death of a student has escalated, with the Crime Branch now handling the investigation as of September 19. This shift follows significant protests by students on campus demanding justice.
Suryanarayan Doolla, a faculty member, has been named in the First Information Report (FIR). He faces allegations of abetment to suicide linked to caste discrimination, and he has been charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
