The Economic Times

IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating in exam, sought second chance, say cops

Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student,died by suicide after an exam incident. He had been caught using ChatGPT to cheat during a mid-semester examination. Following this, Wakode submitted an apology letter to the institute asking for a second chance. His parents have alleged harassment and caste discrimination against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in the abetment to suicide case.