IIT student's parents seek independent probe into son's death

The family of Sahil Wakode, a student at the Indian Institute of Technology, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking an independent inquiry into his death, citing serious shortcomings in the police investigation. The petition filed by Wakode's parents argues that the local police force has failed to pursue the case with the thoroughness and urgency it demands, prompting the family to seek intervention from higher authorities.

According to the petition, the parents have requested that the Central Bureau of Investigation or a Special Investigation Team be tasked with re-examining the circumstances surrounding Wakode's death. The family also sought that any such probe be monitored by a retired judge to ensure transparency and impartiality in the investigation process.

The petition reflects growing concerns among the family about the pace and quality of the ongoing inquiry. The request for judicial oversight underscores the family's desire for an independent examination of evidence and procedures that may have been overlooked or inadequately investigated by local law enforcement.

The high court's response to the petition is awaited. Such interventions by courts in investigation matters typically occur when there are substantive allegations of investigative lapses or when questions about procedural fairness arise in high-profile cases.