IIT Bombay students on hunger strike, seek suspension of professor named in Sahil Wakode FIR

A group of eight students at IIT Bombay has begun a hunger strike demanding the complete suspension of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Representational Pic

A group of eight students at IIT Bombay has begun a hunger strike demanding the complete suspension of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was named in the FIR filed by the parents of deceased student Sahil Wakode.

Sahil Wakode parents file FIR

Sahil's parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, have filed an FIR invoking provisions related to abetment and the SC/ST Act. Their statement names IIT Bombay Director and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla in connection with the case.

Students demand independent probe

The protesting students are also demanding that Sahil's parents be allowed access to the IIT Bombay campus. They have called for an independent committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sahil's death and have sought Professor Doolla's suspension until the investigation is completed.

Other demands raised by students

Among their other demands are the removal of the SC/ST Cell, the resignation of the IIT Bombay Director and reforms to the institute's student wellness centres.