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Parents Demand Answers in IIT Bombay Student's Death
19 Sep
Summary
- Parents joined protests demanding explanation for son's death.
- Students continued overnight protests after initial talks failed.
- Institute director pledged increased focus on student mental health.
Parents of an IIT-Bombay student, who allegedly died by suicide on Friday, joined protests at the institute's main gate on Saturday. They are demanding an explanation for their son's death, emphasizing he was their only child and a fighter. Students have continued overnight protests, unsatisfied with earlier discussions with the institute director. Over 100 students gathered again, seeking justice and answers from the administration. Student organizations urged wider participation.
The parents allege campus discrimination could have contributed to their son's death. During a late-night interaction, the IIT-Bombay director stated the institute would bolster its focus on student mental health. He highlighted that eight psychologists are currently available as consultants on campus to support students. The protest persisted at the main gate on Saturday morning, with students seeking further dialogue and clarity from the institute's administration.
