Sahil Wakode case: Prof Suryanarayana Doolla rejects caste slur claim, says he followed IIT Bombay guidelines
- On Friday, the Mumbai Crime Branch questioned IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla regarding the death of student Sahil Wakode, with the professor denying allegations of caste-based harassment leveled against him.
- Following the September 18 death of Sahil Wakode, a second-year student at IIT Bombay, his family alleged that he had faced caste-based and mental harassment at the institute, naming Doolla among those responsible.
- During eight to 10 hours of questioning on Friday, Doolla maintained that his interactions with the student followed prescribed IIT Bombay guidelines and denied using caste-based or derogatory words.
- Investigators are currently assessing Doolla's statement against digital evidence and accounts collected from other staff and students, with the Mumbai Crime Branch having taken over the probe from Powai Police.
- Authorities are expected to compare Doolla's account with statements from 40 people already questioned, including students, parents, and hostel staff, as the Mumbai Crime Branch continues examining evidence to determine circumstances surrounding the death.
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IIT-B student suicide: Professor Doolla grilled for 10 hours
Mumbai police questioned IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours regarding the alleged suicide of student Sahil Wakode. Doolla denies allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination. Wakode was found dead after being caught using ChatGPT during an exam. An FIR has been filed against Doolla, and the crime branch is investigating, having recorded statements from around 40 people.
IIT Bombay Student Death: Crime Branch Questions Professor Suryanarayana Doolla for 10 Hours in Sahil Wakode Case | 📰 LatestLY
The Mumbai Crime Branch questioned IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours in connection with the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode, focusing on the events inside the examination hall shortly before the student returned to his hostel room. 📰 IIT Bombay Student Death: Crime Branch Questions Professor Suryanarayana Doolla for 10 Hours in Sahil Wakode Case.
Mumbai police question IIT-Bombay professor Doolla for 10 hours over student Sahil Wakode’s death
Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who denied all charges during questioning, faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the family of student Sahil Wakode
IIT Bombay suicide case: Professor Suryanarayan Doolla denies using casteist slurs against Sahil
Professor Suryanarayan Doolla refuted the allegations levelled against him. The recording of Suryanarayan Doolla's statement is expected to give momentum to the Crime Branch's investigation, the Mumbai Crime Branch said in a statement.
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