IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode's Suicide Prompts Investigation and Protests
The death by suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, following allegations of cheating during an exam, has sparked investigations and protests. Wakode's family alleges caste-based harassment by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been suspended and sent on leave pending inquiry. IIT Bombay has formed a 10-member panel to probe the incident, while the Mumbai Crime Branch investigates. Faculty and students are divided, with some supporting Doolla and others demanding accountability. The case has prompted calls for reforms in student welfare and mental health support.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 84%, Right 13%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, deccanherald, indianexpress, ndtv, theprint, theprint, ndtv, news18, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 58/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Sept, 11:35 am. Other outlets followed.