IIT Bombay Faculty Backs Professor Doolla | Students Demand Suspension Amid Protests | News18

News18 - Sep 21, 2026

The controversy at IIT Bombay over the death by suicide of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode has taken another turn, with the institute’s Faculty Forum publicly expressing solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla.The Faculty Forum said Doolla was performing his duties in accordance with the institute’s Senate-approved academic policies when he reported an examination-related incident involving Wakode. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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