Suryanarayana Doolla, IIT Bombay Dean of Student Affairs, suspended amid student suicide probe: Report

Any further action will be taken following an investigation, IIT Bombay director Shirish B Kedare reportedly said. IIT Bombay Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, has reportedly been suspended with immediate effect amid the student suicide investigation.Any further action will be taken following an investigation, IIT Bombay director reportedly said (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)Any further action will be taken following an investigation, reports ANI news agency, citing director Shirish B Kedare. This comes amid a statement by the students of IIT Bombay, who threw their weight behind Professor Doolla.“We students, especially those from the Energy Department, express our condolences to family and loved ones. We stand with Prof. Doolla and reject the false allegations against him. If he resigns or is suspended, the media may present it as confirmation of the casteist remarks,” the IIT-B student's X handle wrote. This is a breaking story. More details to follow shortly.Deep DiveFollow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather major national developments and Karnataka Bandh LIVE.