The case, originally logged at Powai Police Station as C.R. No. 999/2026, has been transferred to the Crime Branch and re‑registered as DCB CID C.R. No. 124/2026, according to a press advisory issued by DCP Detection‑I Raj Tilak Roshan.
Wakode, a B.Tech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found dead in his hostel room on Friday, September 18, 2026. The following day, Powai police filed an FIR that includes charges of abetment of suicide and violations of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, based on a complaint lodged by his father, Ravindra Wakode, which named faculty member Suryanarayana Doolla.
Police officials said investigators are examining all possible angles, including the student’s movements and events leading up to his death, and emphasized that the probe will be conducted “diligently and impartially.” They appealed to the public to refrain from speculation, misinformation, or premature conclusions, and urged media outlets to rely on official information releases.
The parents of the deceased have alleged that their son faced caste‑based harassment and have demanded the arrest of the named faculty member. While the police have not confirmed any motive, they reiterated their commitment to a fair and thorough investigation.