Students at IIT Bombay begin a hunger strike after the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode, demanding accountability from the institute’s administration. According to multiple outlets, Wakode is found dead in his hostel, and students link the death to allegations that he was caught cheating during an examination.
The protesters submit a set of demands, including calls for an independent investigation and the resignation of the institute’s director. The Hindu reports that students also press for accountability after Wakode’s parents are denied permission to continue their own protest on weekends, which the paper describes as part of the wider grievance. Times of India and India Today describe a broader demand charter (with differing totals reported) focused on institutional responsibility and review of the circumstances surrounding the death.
