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IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla placed on leave pending inquiry into student's death
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 02:20 AM
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The institute has placed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla on leave while an impartial investigation is launched into the death of a student. The move aims to ensure a fair probe without any conflict of interest.
IIT Bombay administration announced that Professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been placed on leave with immediate effect. The decision was taken following the death of a student on the campus, which prompted the authorities to order an impartial probe into the incident.
The leave is intended to facilitate an unbiased investigation and to maintain the integrity of the investigative process. Officials stated that placing the professor on leave helps avoid any potential conflict of interest during the inquiry.
The institute emphasized its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation. Further details about the probe will be shared as per the established procedures, although no specific timeline for the completion of the investigation has been disclosed.
The leave is intended to facilitate an unbiased investigation and to maintain the integrity of the investigative process. Officials stated that placing the professor on leave helps avoid any potential conflict of interest during the inquiry.
The institute emphasized its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation. Further details about the probe will be shared as per the established procedures, although no specific timeline for the completion of the investigation has been disclosed.