Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, the parents of the student who allegedly died by suicide, are to visit Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) on Sunday (October 18) to pay respect to their son a month after his demise. Sahil Wakode, a BTech IIT Bombay student was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during an exam and was found dead in his hostel room hours later on September 18. 

Hunger strike enters Day 15

Sahil’s parents have been on hunger strike for the past 15 days, demanding action regarding their son’s death. On Friday, groups showing solidarity with Sahil’s parents gathered at Azad Maidan to share speeches, folk songs, and literature in their protest against alleged caste discrimination.