IIT-Bombay Apologises, Removes Professor Named in Student Suicide as dean | Raj Singh | Capital TV

In response to intense student protests following the tragic death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay took strict administrative action on Monday. The institute removed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from his position as Dean of Administrative Affairs. The student's family and campus groups had raised serious concerns and named the professor in connection with the circumstances leading to the suicide. Following the uproar, the institute administration issued an official apology to the student community and assured a thorough investigation into the matter. Protests had intensified across the campus, with students demanding accountability and systemic reforms to ensure mental health support and a safe environment. IIT Bombay stated that it is cooperating fully to address the grievances and prevent such tragic incidents in the future.