On September 18, 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode was discovered deceased in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. Following the discovery, local authorities initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. As part of this inquiry, Professor Suryanarayana Doolla was summoned by the police and underwent an eight-hour interrogation.

The investigation was prompted by formal complaints filed by Wakode’s parents. They have alleged that their son was subjected to caste-based discrimination by Professor Doolla, suggesting that this treatment contributed to the student's distress. While the police have confirmed the interrogation took place, they have not yet released official findings regarding the specific nature of the allegations or the professor's response during the questioning. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of student welfare and institutional culture within elite academic settings in India. As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, and no formal charges have been publicly announced against the professor.