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IIT-Bombay suicide case: Student's father threatens hunger strike

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What happened

Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student, tragically died by suicide on the IIT-Bombay campus.

Following his death, his father, Ravindra, announced a hunger strike if officials involved are not arrested.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:02:11 UTC.

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