"We all miss him. The entire college miss Sahil. I mean, it's not normal, losing a friend like this," Sahil Ravindra Wakode's friend told NDTV
'There Was No Casteism': Close Friend Of IIT Bombay Student Who Died
A close friend of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode has stated there was no casteism involved in his death. Speaking to NDTV, the friend expressed grief over losing Sahil, saying the entire college misses him and that such a loss is not normal.
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What happened
A close friend of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, who died recently, has denied casteism was involved, saying the entire college misses him.
Why it matters
A death at one of India's most prestigious institutions raises serious questions about student mental health and campus safety that affect every student and parent. Whether casteism or other systemic issues contributed matters because it could reveal hidden problems in how India's elite educational institutions support their students.
Impact
Expect increased scrutiny of IIT Bombay's student support systems, possible inquiries into the circumstances of death, discussions about anti-discrimination policies, and potential mental health interventions across IITs and similar institutions
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