IIT Bombay suicide case: Sahil Wakode's father detained on way to campus

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What happened

Ravindra Wakode was detained by Mumbai Police in Bhandup while on his way to protest his son's death.

His son, Sahil Wakode, a second-year student, died by suicide on September 18.

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  • His son, Sahil Wakode, a second-year student, died by suicide on September 18.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:31:25 UTC.

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