Hyderabad, Sept. 19 -- IIT Bombay students on Saturday, September 19, staged a protest over the death of a Dalit BTech student, demanding accountability from the administration and the resignation of Director Shireesh Kedare.

Hailing from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, 19-year-old Sahil Wakode was allegedly caught using his phone during the midterm exam on Friday. His body was discovered in his room by hostelmates later in the day.

IITB released a public statement, suggesting that the deceased was actually reassured by the HOD. "No disciplinary action was initiated against the student. The matter was also discussed with the student by the instructor and the Head of the Department, who counselled him and assured him that the incident w...