Sahil Wakode’s Parents Seek Police Protection and Demand Arrests in Mumbai
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The parents of former IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have formally requested police protection in Mumbai, citing fears for their safety. Represented by advocate Nikhil Kamble, the family approached the Mumbai Commissioner of Police and Joint Commissioners. They have accused IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare and Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla in connection with their son's death. The family also raised concerns over the alleged leak of CCTV footage and the lack of arrests. Meanwhile, the parents continued a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, stating that no representative from the Maharashtra government has approached them.
Why it matters
The case highlights accountability and student safety at premier Indian educational institutions, while placing pressure on state authorities and law enforcement in Mumbai.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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