Sahil Wakode’s parents seek independent probe into his death

Crime · First reported 31 Oct, 13:17 · Updated 15:10

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The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have asked the Bombay High Court for an independent investigation into his death, seeking a CBI or SIT probe. Their petition also requests preservation of evidence and protection for potential witnesses.

Wakode’s parents petitioned the Bombay High Court, seeking an investigation by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team.
The parents allege that caste-based humiliation and actions by people in authority contributed to their son’s death; these are allegations in their petition.
They also seek preservation of specified CCTV footage and protection for students and staff who may have witnessed events on September 18.

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Key facts

Student: Sahil Wakode, 20, a second-year BTech student at IIT Bombay.
Date mentioned: September 18.
Investigation sought: A CBI investigation or a Special Investigation Team.
Police case: The article says Mumbai police lodged an abetment-of-suicide FIR against IIT professor Suryanarayan Doolla.