# IIT-Bombay student suicide: FIR filed, parents allege casteism

2026-09-19T11:07:15+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Powai Police have registered a case of abetment of suicide in connection with the death of a second-year student at IIT-Bombay. The FIR was filed on Saturday against multiple people, including institute officials named by the family. The student died by suicide on Friday evening hours after he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination. The parents of the student, Ravindra and Kalpana Wakode, have alleged casteism and 'institutional torture' led to their son's death. They have demanded the arrest of IIT-Bombay director Shireesh Kedare and dean Satyanarayan Dulla, and have refused to take the body until their demands are met. IIT-Bombay said no disciplinary action was initiated and that the student was counselled and assured his career would not be harmed. Protests continued on campus through Saturday, with students demanding an independent inquiry and stronger mental health support. The family has reportedly sought a CID probe. This is the third student suicide at IIT-Bombay this year.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All five outlets reported the same core facts with neutral framing. The differences lie in emphasis: Times of India editions foregrounded the parents' casteism allegation and demand for a CID probe, while Hindustan Times highlighted the FIR against the institute and the parents' refusal to take the body. Times Now led with the FIR and gave the institute's statement prominently. The uniformity suggests a cautious approach in a fast-developing story. The key next step is whether the CID probe is ordered and what the police investigation into the named officials reveals. Note: All outlets included helpline numbers for suicide prevention.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/iit-bombay-student-suicide-fir-filed-as-mother-alleges-torture-article-156186534>
  Led with FIR and mother's allegation, gave IIT statement equal space
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iit-bombay-suicide-student-protest-chatgpt-exams-suspension-director-fir-latest-news-101789811163397.html>
  Led with FIR against IIT, included parent quotes and IIT denial
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/will-take-body-to-campus-wont-leave-father-demands-arrests-in-iit-bombay-student-suicide/articleshow/134351514.cms>
  Led with fresh protests and CID probe demand, listed student demands
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/iit-bombay-student-suicide-police-book-multiple-people-for-abetment-protests-continue/articleshow/134351228.cms>
  Led with fresh protests and CID probe demand, listed student demands
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/fresh-protests-at-iit-bombay-after-students-dies-by-suicide-parents-seek-cid-probe/articleshow/134350550.cms>
  Led with fresh protests and CID probe demand, listed student demands

Tags: ChatGPT, FIR, IIT Bombay, SC/ST Act, student suicide
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