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FIR against IIT-Bombay over student's death after ChatGPT-linked exam row
- On Friday, 22-year-old Sahil Ravindra Wakode died by suicide in his room at Hostel Number 4 on the IIT Bombay Powai campus, and Mumbai Police have registered an FIR to investigate the incident.
- Authorities stated the student was caught using his mobile phone and ChatGPT to seek answers during an examination; IIT officials claimed no disciplinary action was initiated, noting the instructor and department head provided counseling instead.
- The institute said it was "deeply saddened" by the student's death and is providing support to those affected, marking the third reported suicide at the IIT Powai campus within seven months.
- Students launched a protest alleging authorities fail to address mental health concerns, as DCP Dattatray Nalawade reported police personnel were deployed on campus to facilitate administration discussions.
- Demonstrators continue to demand a detailed probe into the circumstances surrounding the death, while the institute reiterated it is reviewing the matter alongside the police as talks with protesters remain active.
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My son was killed: IIT Bombay student's mother alleges torture, cops file case
The family of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has alleged torture after his death on campus, and police have filed a case on his father’s complaint. The allegations and the exam-related controversy have triggered protests as investigators examine the circumstances from all angles.
·Noida, India
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IIT Bombay Suicide Case: Mumbai Police Register FIR Against All Person, Probe Underway
Mumbai Police registered an FIR after an IIT Bombay student died by suicide. The institute said no disciplinary action followed his mobile and ChatGPT use during an exam and that he was counselled.
·India
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