IIT Bombay Tensions: Professor Doolla Suspended Amid Caste Harassment Allegations | News18

News18 - Sep 21, 2026

Tensions at IIT Bombay have intensified following the death by suicide of B.Tech student Sahil Wakode, with sustained student protests leading to action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla.Doolla, who was the invigilator during the examination involving Sahil, has been suspended amid the protests. His suspension was among the demands included in an 18-point charter submitted by students to the IIT Bombay administration. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-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

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