Crime & Law · India
Mumbai Crime Branch Probes IIT Bombay Student's Death
The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the death of an IIT Bombay student. Sources indicate the student, identified as Sahil, spoke to a friend hours before his death, admitting he had "made a mistake." A 10-member committee at IIT Bombay has also commenced its own probe. Meanwhile, the student's parents have denied claims that he was receiving counseling. The case has seen the spread of AI-generated images purported to be of IIT-B students amidst the ongoing investigation.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (11): Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The Print, The Quint, The Statesman, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (3): Firstpost, Republic World, Times Now