IIT Bombay announced it will replace all ceiling fans with wall-mounted units on its Powai campus after the 18 October 2026 suicide of student Sahil Wakode. The 22‑year‑old, from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, was found hanging from a ceiling fan after an alleged violation of the exam rule that prohibited mobile phone use. Students and activists seized the tragedy to demand systemic change, staging protests and calling for mental‑health reforms, while the administration has yet to issue an official statement. Police charged Dean Suryanarayana Doolla under the SC/ST Act and Section 108 for abetment of suicide, and his removal from the role has been confirmed. The first batch of wall‑mounted fans has arrived, and installation is slated to start next week, but critics say the move is superficial and does not address broader mental‑health needs. Sahil's father, Ravindra Wakode, accuses the campus of caste‑based discrimination and demands a thorough investigation, echoing concerns that institutional culture may have contributed to the tragedy.