IIT Bombay clarifies professor not suspended in student death investigation

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has moved to dispel reports of disciplinary action against professor Suryanarayana Doolla, emphasizing that he has not been suspended despite his temporary removal from a key administrative position. In a statement, the institute's Faculty Forum confirmed that Doolla continues to hold his faculty status at the institution. The professor was temporarily relieved of his duties as dean to facilitate an impartial investigation being conducted by IIT Bombay. The clarification addresses concerns about the nature of the action taken against the faculty member during what the institute described as an ongoing independent inquiry. IIT Bombay has not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of the student death or the scope of the investigation. The institute's distinction between suspension and temporary relief of administrative duties underscores its position that Doolla's academic standing remains unchanged pending the outcome of the probe.