IIT student death: Sahil Wakode’s parents move Bombay HC seeking CBI, SIT probe
The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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IIT student death: Sahil Wakode’s parents move Bombay HC seeking CBI, SIT probe
The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge
IIT-Bombay suicide case: Sahil’s parents seek CBI probe, CCTV, witness protection
Parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, have petitioned for an independent investigation into his death. They allege that their son faced harassment and caste-based humiliation from a professor. The petition seeks to direct investigations towards actions by those in authority at the…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Sahil Wakode, CBI, Bombay HC, IIT Bombay and SIT.
