Candlelight vigil held in Mumbai for justice in IIT student death

A candlelight march was organized in Mumbai's Bandra locality on Wednesday to press for justice in the case of Sahil Wakode, an IIT student whose death has raised questions about the institute's handling of the matter. The demonstration brought together students and civil rights activists seeking answers and institutional accountability. The protest highlighted concerns about the treatment of students advocating for justice in the case, with organizers citing restrictions placed on campus activists. According to participants, students at IIT who have been vocal about the case have faced administrative backlash. The All India Students Association (AISA), which supported the march, alleged that student activists have been denied access to basic necessities and academic materials, including confiscated laptops, room keys, and personal belongings essential for their studies. AISA representatives said the restrictions amount to punitive measures against those seeking accountability. The vigil reflected growing tension between student activists and the administration over the handling of the case, with participants demanding that the institute restore the withheld items and ensure a fair investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student's death.