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Athawale Assures Justice to IIT Bombay Student's Parents After Suicide
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News18•29-09-2026, 16:15
Athawale Assures Justice to IIT Bombay Student's Parents After Suicide
- •Union Minister Ramdas Athawale spoke to the parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, assuring them of justice following their son's suicide.
- •Athawale told Sahil's father, Ravindra Wakode, that action would be taken against those responsible for the suicide.
- •The Crime Branch is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the case.
- •Sahil's parents are on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, demanding justice for their son.
- •Sahil, a second-year student, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18 after allegedly using ChatGPT during an exam.
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Union minister Ramdas Athawale spoke with the parents of Sahil Wakode and assured them that justice would be served for their son. During the phone call, he emphasized that action ought to be taken against those responsible for the student's tragic death.
Sahil Wakode's parents are currently on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to demand justice for their son.
Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old second-year student, was found hanging in his hostel room on the evening of September 18. This occurred hours after he was caught allegedly using his mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination at IIT Bombay.
