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IIT-B's Sahil Wakode said he was caught cheating on their last call: Friend to cops

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Published: Sep 28, 2026, 7:26 AM UTC

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Friends of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode told the Crime Branch that he had expressed regret over cheating in an exam shortly before his death, according to the police probe.

India TodayIndiaIIT-B's Sahil Wakode said he was caught cheating on their last call: Friend to cops

Police are investigating the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died hours after being caught allegedly copying in an exam. The probe includes examining his phone calls expressing remorse and allegations of caste discrimination made by his family against a professor. Digital evidence and CCTV footage are…

rediff.comIIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

Follow Bhaskar English for latest updates on IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode death investigation. IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode called a female friend shortly after he was allegedly caught copying during an exam on September 18 and expressed regret over the incident before taking his own life, police officials said.…

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Friendship

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Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague.

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'Was caught cheating': IIT-B's Sahil Wakode told friend on last callopindia.com9 hr. ago
IIT-B's Sahil Wakode said he was caught cheating on their last call: Friend to copsIndia TodayIndia31 hr. ago
IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'rediff.com30 hr. ago
IIT-B student said he was caught cheating on last call: Sahil Wakode told friend he had made a mistake; par...Bhaskar EnglishIndia31 hr. ago
IIT Bombay student death: Friend recalls Sahil Wakode’s final call, 20 statements recordedMoneycontrol.com30 hr. ago
IIT-B suicide: Friend says Wakode had allegedly been caught cheatingNewsBytes30 hr. ago
Sahil Wakode Death Case: Last Call With Friend Reveals New Twist in IIT Bombay ProbeDynamite News27 hr. ago

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