IIT Bombay parents demand arrest of professor after student’s suicide
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Mumbai, parents of Sahil Wakode, a Dalit student who recently committed suicide at IIT Bombay, have called for the immediate arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and colleague Kedare. They argue that Dalit students are disproportionately affected by campus violence and mental health issues. The demand follows an FIR naming Doolla, reflecting growing concerns over safety and accountability at the institution. QUOTE: "Prof Doolla has been named in the FIR…he should be immediately arrested," said Ravindra Wakode, his father.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 20% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): NDTV, The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, India Today
Sources
- IIT-B Suicide Case: Prof Doolla Sent on Leave, Questioning Today — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- IIT student suicide: Why is it that Dalit children are the ones dying like this: Sahil Wakode's parents — Deccan Herald (center)
- Son was threatened: Sahil's parents demand Doolla, Kedare arrests at IIT Bombay — India Today (right-leaning)
- "Why Not Arrest Them?" IIT Bombay Student's Father On Accused Professors — NDTV (left-leaning)
- IIT-Bombay student death: Parents allege he faced casteist abuse, demand arrest of faculty member — The Hindu (left-leaning)