IIT-B Under Fire After Sahil's Suicide! Caste Bias Row, Cong Protest & Professor's Exit | Blueprint

IIT Bombay is facing intense controversy following the suicide of B.Tech student Sahil Vakode. His family alleges caste-based harassment and discrimination, while the institution claims he received counseling after alleged exam malpractice. The incident sparked campus protests by Congress workers and divided the community, with some faculty defending a professor relieved of his Dean duties. The situation has raised critical questions regarding institutional accountability, academic stress, and the validity of the caste bias allegations reported.