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IIT Bombay faculty back professor amid suicide probe
21 Sep
Summary
- Faculty protest faculty member named in FIR after student's death.
- Allegations include caste discrimination and abetment to suicide.
- This follows three student suicides at IIT Bombay in 2026.
Faculty members at IIT Bombay are publicly demonstrating in support of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Professor Doolla was named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the death of a 20-year-old student, Sahil Wakode. The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum clarified that Professor Doolla has not been suspended. He has, however, been relieved of his duties as Dean of Administrative Affairs. The forum also highlighted his distinguished record as a faculty member.
The FIR filed includes serious allegations of caste-based discrimination and abetment to suicide. These claims are currently subject to an ongoing investigation. This situation arises amid significant student protests and growing concerns within the academic community.
The controversy at IIT Bombay is amplified by the fact that three student deaths by suicide have occurred at the institute within 2026. These incidents have led to increased scrutiny and calls for action regarding student well-being and campus safety.
