Parents of IIT Bombay Student Seek CBI Probe into Sahil Wakode's Death
The parents of Sahil Wakode, a 20-year-old IIT Bombay student who died by suicide on September 18, have petitioned the Bombay High Court for an independent investigation by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team. They allege caste-based humiliation by faculty and invigilators, procedural violations during an examination, and police negligence in probing the case. The petition requests preservation of CCTV footage and protection for witnesses, seeking oversight by a retired judge to ensure a fair inquiry.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (30/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, thehindu, deccanherald, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 31 Oct, 10:34 am. Other outlets followed.