IIT Bombay student told friend he 'made a mistake' hours before his death

A student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay told a friend that he had "made a mistake" in the hours before he allegedly took his own life, according to information that has emerged following the incident.

Sahil Wakode did not raise any caste-related remarks or refer to any caste-related incident during that conversation, sources familiar with the matter have indicated.

The disclosure is likely to bear on the circumstances surrounding his death, which has attracted significant attention. Authorities are expected to continue examining all available evidence as the investigation proceeds.