IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode Apologised for Exam Cheating Before Suicide, Police Investigate
Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student, died by suicide hours after being caught using a mobile phone and ChatGPT to cheat during a mid-semester exam. He had submitted a written apology to the institute, acknowledging his mistake and seeking a second chance. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating his death, recording statements from over 40 people, including IIT officials and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces allegations of caste-based harassment from Wakode's parents. IIT Bombay has apologized for prematurely commenting on the case and is reviewing disciplinary procedures.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 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 (36/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, ndtv, freepressjournal, thehindu, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, timesnow, deccanherald, thetelegraph, and 3 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 13 Oct, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.