Activists from groups such as All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA) and Progressive Students Union gathered at Dadar’s Chaityabhoomi on the evening of October 25 to show solidarity with Sahil Wakode and his protesting parents. Sahil, a 20-year-old IIT Bombay student, was found dead in his hostel room last month, after which his father filed an FIR under abetment and the SC/ST Act.

Candle march

Wakode’s parents, who are protesting at Azad Maidan, attended a candle march organised by the groups. Meanwhile, their legal team has complained about the alleged media leak of CCTV footage, conversations, and an apology letter related to Sahil’s case while the probe is ongoing.