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Crime
IIT Bombay student's parents spend eight hours at Crime Branch office over death case
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:40 AM
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The parents of IIT Bombay student Wakode were at the city's Crime Branch office for eight hours as investigators probed the student's death.
Mumbai, — The parents of IIT Bombay student Wakode arrived at the city’s Crime Branch office on Monday and remained there for eight hours while police continued their inquiry into the young scholar’s untimely death. Officials said the prolonged stay was part of routine questioning and verification of statements provided by the family.
The Crime Branch, which handles complex cases in Maharashtra, has been leading the investigation since the student’s body was discovered earlier this week. Wakode’s parents, who travelled from their hometown to assist the probe, were kept at the office while investigators cross‑checked forensic reports and sought additional information from the institute.
No further details about the cause of death have been released, and police have asked the media to refrain from speculation. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities promising to update the public as soon as substantive findings emerge.
The Crime Branch, which handles complex cases in Maharashtra, has been leading the investigation since the student’s body was discovered earlier this week. Wakode’s parents, who travelled from their hometown to assist the probe, were kept at the office while investigators cross‑checked forensic reports and sought additional information from the institute.
No further details about the cause of death have been released, and police have asked the media to refrain from speculation. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities promising to update the public as soon as substantive findings emerge.