Intense student unrest at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has led to decisive administrative action following the tragic suicide of a student on campus. Yielding to the persistent demands of students who had been staging a continuous sit-in protest for three consecutive days, the institute authorities have suspended Professor Suryanarayan Dulla from his academic duties. The disciplinary action follows serious allegations linking the faculty member to harassment that reportedly drove the student to take the extreme step.
Campus Unrest Triggers Immediate Disciplinary Action
The campus had witnessed mounting anger and grief among the student fraternity immediately following the tragedy. For three days, batches of students organized an uninterrupted dharna demanding accountability, systemic safety, and immediate administrative intervention against the accused teacher. Acknowledging the gravity of the students' representations and the escalating protest, the institute administration conceded to the demands and officially initiated the suspension of the professor.
Police Register Case on Father's Complaint
Simultaneously, law enforcement agencies have initiated criminal proceedings against the suspended academic. Acting directly upon an official complaint lodged by the deceased student's father, the police registered a formal case against Professor Suryanarayan Dulla. The family has detailed allegations of severe harassment against the faculty member, pointing to deliberate torment as the precipitating factor behind their son's death.
Investigation Transferred to Mumbai Crime Branch
Given the high-profile nature and sensitivity surrounding academic harassment at premier educational institutions, Mumbai Police confirmed that the inquiry has been transferred to the specialized Crime Branch. Officials stated that dedicated investigators from the Crime Branch will now spearhead the entire investigation, scrutinizing institutional interactions, documented evidence, and the specific circumstances leading up to the tragic incident.
