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IIT Student Sahil Asked For Forgiveness Before Suicide, Said Give Me A Second Chance
- •The 22-year-old IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18.
- •He had submitted a written apology to the institute requesting a second chance after being caught using ChatGPT during an exam.
- •Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded statements of over 40 people, including IIT Bombay Director Shirish Kedare and Professor Suryanarayan Dula.
- •The deceased student's parents have accused Professor Dula of harassment and caste-based discrimination.
- •The parents staged a hunger strike at Azad Maidan starting September 24 to demand justice for their son.
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Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old BTech second-year student, was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18 after being caught allegedly using ChatGPT on his mobile phone during a mid-semester examination. Hours before his death, he had submitted a written apology to the institute admitting he was not well-prepared and asking for a second chance.
The deceased student's parents accused Professor Suryanarayan Dula of harassment, abetment to suicide, and caste-based discrimination. Following a complaint filed by Sahil's father, an FIR was registered against Professor Dula, who has denied all allegations of harassment and caste bias in his police statement.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded statements from over 60 individuals, including IIT Bombay Director Shirish Kedare, faculty members, and the accused professor. Additionally, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) conducted a spot inquiry, inspecting the examination room, hostel, and reviewing electronic records and CCTV footage.
