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ISRO Selection, IIT Team Leader: Sahil's Father Demands Justice and Arrests
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News18•26-09-2026, 14:29
ISRO Selection, IIT Team Leader: Sahil's Father Demands Justice and Arrests
- •Sahil Wakode's father, Ravindra Wakode, demands the arrest of those responsible for his IIT Bombay son's death.
- •Sahil was selected for ISRO and was set to lead a 50-person team at IIT for a robots and AI program.
- •His father questioned how such a bright student could take such a step, unaware of the problems Sahil faced at the institution.
- •Ravindra Wakode met Sahil on the 13th, emphasizing the importance of IIT for his future, but was unaware of his son's struggles.
- •Sahil's family seeks immediate arrests and a fast-track investigation into the incident, not just an ongoing inquiry.
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Sahil Wakode was a talented and bright student who had been selected for ISRO and was scheduled to lead a 50-person team from IIT in an upcoming program focused on robots and artificial intelligence.
Sahil's father, Ravindra Wakode, has demanded the immediate arrest and strict action against those accused of harassing his son. He stated that while the investigation should proceed, the family wants fast-track action and will not settle for just an inquiry.
Officials from a commission met with Sahil's family and are actively investigating the matter. Additionally, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairman conducted a comprehensive spot inquiry at IIT Bombay.
