IIT Bombay's Troubled Terrain: A Cautionary Tale for Institutions Everywhere The recent events at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have raised serious questions about the safety and inclusivity of its campus.
The death of 22 year old Sahil Wakode has sparked protests, with his father alleging that he faced relentless caste based harassment by a professor and the institute administration.
Casteism has long been a problem in Indian institutions of higher learning. Several students have corroborated Wakode's claims of facing similar experiences on campus.