The family of the deceased received the body late on Saturday following the transfer of the case to the crime branch. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
“I will not conduct the final rites of my son till the accused persons are arrested,” said Ravindra. Police also applied provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities Act , after Wakode’s parents complained that he was being harassed with “casteist slurs. This is the third incident of suicide on the campus this year.
MUMBAI: The probe in the abetment of suicide case of an IIT-Bombay student was transferred to the Mumbai Police ‘s crime branch late on Saturday. After his parents lodged a complaint with the Powai Police on Saturday, an FIR was registered for abetment of suicide under provisions of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Ongoing Investigation into IIT-Bombay Incident
The police have initiated an investigation into the incident involving the death of Wakode, the only child of the affected couple. Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers visited the hospital to urge the family to claim the body, assuring them that their complaint would be addressed.
An official spokesperson from IIT-Bombay confirmed that a case has been registered and emphasized the institution’s commitment to fully cooperate with the authorities throughout the investigation. The spokesperson also requested that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.