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IIT-Bombay student death: Parents seek police protection; Maharashtra minister says request will be examined
Updated On: 30 September, 2026 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The parents of an IIT-Bombay student who died on September 18 have sought Mumbai Police protection, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing investigation. Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said their threat perception would be assessed as per procedure
Parents of the IIT-Bombay student protest at Azad Maidan on Wednesday. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
The parents of an IIT Bombay student who allegedly died by suicide on September 18 approached Mumbai Police seeking protection. Both the parents, while demanding protection, cited concerns over their safety amid the ongoing investigation into their son’s death.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, seek protection from Mumbai police.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 30, 2026
Maharashtra MoS Yogesh Kadam says, "...If they have sought protection, their threat perception will be assessed as per due process, and the concerned… pic.twitter.com/tOpjA26nBC
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