IIT Bombay Faculty Forum Expresses Condolences Over Students Death, Backs Professor Dula
IIT Bombays Faculty Forum mourns a students death and supports Professor Dula for upholding academic integrity during an exam incident.
Mumbai, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : The Faculty Forum at IIT Bombay has expressed profound sorrow over the death of a student. In a statement, the forum extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, stating that their thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
The forum also voiced strong support for Professor Surya Narayan Dula. According to the statement, Professor Dula was fulfilling his responsibilities in line with the institution’s approved academic policies during the incident.
On September 18, between 11 AM and 1 PM, mid-term examinations were being conducted. During this period, Professor Dula, who was overseeing the exam, noticed a student engaging in academic misconduct.
The statement revealed that the student had a smartphone in the examination hall, which he was using without permission. Following the established protocol, Professor Dula reported the incident to the authorities for further action.
The Faculty Forum emphasized that Professor Dula was merely performing his academic duties and adhering to the institution’s procedures. They expressed deep concern over comments that might tarnish his reputation.
The forum conveyed its distress regarding the impact on Professor Dula’s standing, reiterating that he acted in accordance with the current academic policies of the institution.
In a related development, the police have registered an ‘Accidental Death Report’ concerning the student’s death. The deceased student has been identified as Sahil Wakode, a second-year student in the Energy Science and Engineering department.
