He Complained About Casteism, Harassment: IIT Bombay Student's Parents

Sahil faced caste-based harassment, say parents; SC/ST Act misused: alumnus

IIT-B student Sahil Wakode’s parents allege caste harassment and seek arrests under SC/ST Act; alumnus calls law misused and urges reform debate.

He Complained About Casteism, Harassment: IIT Bombay Student's Parents

Sahil had told them that he was being tortured, abused, and humiliated on the basis of his caste, she claimed.

Sahil told us about facing casteism at IIT Bombay: Parents

Mumbai: IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s parents on Tuesday claimed that he had told them that he was facing casteist slurs and humiliation at the institute. Speaking to the media after visiting the Mumbai Police Crime Branch office, they demanded a thorough examination of all evidence and action against those found responsible for their son’s alleged suicide. “I have full faith in the Crime Branch and request that the investigation into my son…

He told us about caste slurs at IIT-B: Read Sahil's parents' full press statement

Sahil Wakode's parents have sought justice after the IIT Bombay student's death, alleging caste-based harassment by a professor. Their statements and FIR say he faced sustained mental pressure and casteist abuse before September 18.

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