india π IIT Bombay prof in suicide case controversy
Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, an educator at IIT Bombay, is at the center of a student suicide row. The incident involves 20-year-old Sahil Wakode, who died on September 18, 2026. Wakode was allegedly found using a phone during an exam, leading to Doolla reporting malpractice. His family later alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination, prompting a police case. Doolla was suspended on September 20 amid student protests, while investigations continue. π