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The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have announced a hunger strike at Mumbaiโs Azad Maidan from Monday, demanding justice for their son and a fair investigation into his death.
In a video message shared on social media, Ravindra Wakode and Sonali Wakode, said the police had not allowed him to enter the campus. He also announced plans to sit on a hunger strike at Mumbaiโs Azad Maidan from Monday.
โUntil my son gets justice, I will keep fighting," he said.
The announcement comes amid protests over the death of the 19-year-old student, whose family has raised allegations of caste-based discrimination and questioned the instituteโs handling of the matter. The case is under investigation.
In the video, Sahilโs father said he had tried several times to enter the campus but had not received permission.
โI have got the permission for Azad Maidan Mumbai. I will sit on hunger strike starting from Monday,โ he said.
He also urged students not to be discouraged by what others might tell them. โYou stand with me, I will stand with you. No matter what anyone says, donโt pay heed to them,โ he said.
The caption accompanying the video, titled โSahilโs parentsโ message to studentsโ, alleges that the family faced police harassment while grieving and criticised IIT Bombay for issuing a statement about alleged cheating before a fair enquiry.
It demands that the parents be allowed to visit the campus at a time of their choosing and calls for an external investigation committee. The video also seeks Professor Doollaโs suspension from all responsibilities until the enquiry is completed.
The message says the administrationโs statement damaged the familyโs sentiments and calls on the IIT Bombay community to stand together for a fair process.
Sahilโs father asked anyone with information or evidence related to his son to preserve it. โIf you have any proof regarding Sahil, please keep it safe, I will need it in court and enquiry,โ he said.
He also urged students to continue seeking answers, adding: โFind out the truth from inside. This is what we want.โ The family has maintained that it will continue its fight until it gets justice for Sahil.
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