Sahil Wakode’s parents begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding justice in the case and the arrest of Prof Doolla, whose role is under scrutiny. The family says it will continue the protest until the professor is arrested.
The parents also raise questions about the investigation process. They say the inquiry panel appointed by IIT Bombay into Sahil’s death has not yet engaged with them, and they criticize the lack of contact from the institute’s committee members. Police investigation continues, with authorities taking statements from more than 25 witnesses. Separate from the family’s demands, allegations of caste discrimination have been raised, and IIT Bombay students hold solidarity protests linked to those claims. The two outlets focus on the hunger strike and the family’s insistence on arrest and engagement with inquiry bodies, while also citing ongoing police witness statements and the broader campus response to discrimination allegations.
