IIT Bombay Student Suicide Protests Over Caste Discrimination Amid 400 Student Demonstration
A 19‑year‑old IIT Bombay student, Sahil Wakude, died by suicide after being found using a phone during an exam, sparking a protest by more than 400 students. His parents claim caste discrimination and institutional torture, while the institute denied wrongdoing and promised support. Demonstrations demand director resignations, investigations, mental‑health reforms, and greater student autonomy for future safety and wellbeing today.
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