Sahil Wakode Parents’ Hunger Strike at Azad Maidan
The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have begun a hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, demanding the arrest of institute officials in connection with their son’s death.
The protest marks an escalation in the family’s fight for accountability, as they allege that the institute has not done enough to ensure justice for their son.
What the parents are demanding
The central demand is clear: the arrest of IIT Bombay officials whom the family holds responsible. The parents believe that action against the officials is necessary for a fair investigation into the circumstances of their son’s death.
By taking their protest to Azad Maidan — Mumbai’s historic protest ground — the family is seeking to draw public and administrative attention to their cause and keep the pressure on authorities.
A family’s wait for justice
The hunger strike is a measure of the family’s desperation. For grieving parents, the protest is both a demand for accountability and a statement that they will not let the case fade from public memory.
Student deaths on premier campuses have repeatedly sparked debates about institutional responsibility, student welfare and the adequacy of support systems for young people under academic pressure.
Campus safety and student welfare have been under the spotlight at premier institutes, with several recent cases prompting calls for stronger counselling services and grievance mechanisms. The family’s protest adds to that pressure, demanding not just answers in one case but systemic accountability from institutions entrusted with young lives.
What happens next
The protest puts pressure on both the institute administration and the authorities to respond. The family has indicated it will continue the hunger strike until its demands are addressed.
How the administration and the police respond in the coming days will determine whether the standoff de-escalates or intensifies further.
Supporters and student groups are expected to join the family at the protest site in the coming days, adding momentum to the demand for action.
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