IIT Bombay Protest: Crime Branch Takes Over Sahil Wakode Case | Students Demand Justice | News18

Tensions continue at IIT Bombay following the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode, as student protests have intensified and the Mumbai Crime Branch investigates the circumstances surrounding his death. Wakode’s family has alleged that he faced caste-based harassment and mental harassment before his death, allegations that are now part of the police investigation. An FIR has been registered, and the case has been transferred from Powai Police to the Mumbai Crime Branch.The developments have triggered sustained protests on the IIT Bombay campus, with students demanding accountability, an independent investigation and changes to the institute’s academic, disciplinary and student-support systems. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube