Authorities investigating the death of an IIT Bombay student, identified as Sahil Wakode, have encountered a significant technical hurdle in their inquiry. According to reports, the student’s iPhone is secured with a pattern lock, which has prevented investigators from accessing the device's contents.

Police are currently seeking to review the device to determine the nature of the student's recent communications, specifically looking for records of incoming and outgoing calls. Accessing this data is considered a critical step in establishing the circumstances surrounding the student's death. As of now, the inability to bypass the security lock has stalled this specific aspect of the forensic investigation. There has been no official update regarding whether authorities are working with Apple or specialized forensic firms to bypass the security measures, nor have there been reports on whether other digital devices or physical evidence have provided alternative leads in the case.