Parents of IIT Bombay Student Seek CBI Probe into Son's Suicide
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 seeking an independent investigation by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team. They allege caste-based humiliation and faculty harassment linked to an examination malpractice incident. The petition requests preservation of CCTV footage, witness protection, and monitoring of the probe by a retired judge, citing concerns over police investigation seriousness. The case involves allegations against faculty members, including the exam invigilator.
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 (33/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indianexpress, thetribune, 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 (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 31 Oct, 10:34 am. Other outlets followed.