IIT Bombay delays September exams, investigation continues into student’s suicide

Following the death of second‑year B.Tech student Sahil Wakode, IIT Bombay postponed its September mid‑semester examinations to October 10 and 11. The institute assured that the exam pattern and duration will stay the same. Police investigations are underway, with Mumbai’s crime branch handling the case and urging the public not to spread misinformation. The incident reignited campus protests and prompted political leaders to reach out to the grieving family.