IIT-Bombay on boil: Professor sent on leave, student's parents 'driven' out of city

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What happened

Sahil Wakode's parents were allegedly taken out of Mumbai against their wishes by unidentified individuals.

They plan to start a hunger strike for justice outside IIT-Bombay, demanding prompt arrests.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:18:30 UTC.

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  1. IIT-Bombay on boil: Professor sent on leave, student's parents 'driven' out of city

  2. Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

  3. Students lead violent protests in France over underfunding, overcrowding in schools

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