Sahil Wakode's parents demand arrests during Mumbai hunger strike
Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student, was found dead in his hostel room on the evening of September 18.
His parents were on the third day of a hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare amid allegations of caste discrimination against their son at the institute.
Their protest is drawing support from student groups and youth organizations at Azad Maidan.
Mumbai police review CCTV footage
Mumbai police are reviewing CCTV footage and talking to witnesses as they look into Sahil's death.
The government has not responded to the family's demands yet.
Meanwhile, IIT Bombay has constituted a 10-member committee to inquire into the circumstances surrounding Sahil's death.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad met the family and extended support to them.