IIT Bombay Student Apologized for Exam Cheating, Died by Suicide; Investigation Underway
Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student, died by suicide hours after being caught allegedly cheating during a mid-semester exam using ChatGPT. He had submitted a written apology to the institute, admitting his mistake and requesting a second chance. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating his death, recording statements from over 40 people, including IIT Bombay officials and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from Wakode's parents. The institute has apologized for prematurely commenting on the case, and an FIR has been filed against the professor.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: httpswwwoutlookindiacom, timesnow, deccanherald, thetelegraph, economictimes, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 13 Oct, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.