As the investigations into the death of IIT Bombay student, Darshan Solanki, continue, several bodies on Monday came together and protested, demanding speedy and strict action in the matter raised slogans. Darshan Solanki (18), who belonged to a Scheduled Caste community, allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of a hostel building on the Powai campus of the IIT on February 12, but his family suspects foul play in his death and said he faced discrimination. Pics/Sameer Markande
Updated On: 2023-02-20 05:16 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) in Mumbai has formed a panel to conduct a parallel probe into the death of a first-year B.Tech student amid allegations of caste bias and has urged its students to come forward if they have relevant information.
The panel is headed by Professor Nand Kishore and also has SC/ST Students Cell members, including faculty and students, a few student mentor coordinators and the in-charge chief medical officer of IIT Bombay hospital, said a statement by institute Director Subhasis Chaudhuri on Feb 18.
The Powai police are investigating the matter and had recently visited Solanki's home in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The team of police officials had also spoke to Solanki's parents.
"If you have any information that you believe may be relevant, please reach out to the committee by either meeting any of the committee members, or by emailing Prof. Nand Kishore or to the Powai Police," Chaudhari appealed through the statement.
Gujarat Congress MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani has demanded a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into Solanki's death.
