Mumbai Crime Branch questioned IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours on Thursday in its probe into student Sahil Wakode’s death, a police official said. Doolla faces an abetment-of-suicide case following a complaint by Wakode’s father. Police have recorded around 45 statements and sent Wakode’s electronic devices to the FSL for detailed forensic examination.

Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded the statement of IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was booked for alleged abetment of suicide in connection with the death of IIT-B student Sahil Wakode, a police official said.

Around 45 Statements Recorded

According to the official, Doolla’s statement was recorded on Thursday and the questioning continued for nearly 10 hours. The Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of around 45 people in connection with the death of Wakode, who was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18.

The statements recorded so far include those of Wakode’s parents, fellow students, hostel staff and other persons associated with the case. The statement of Doolla, which was keenly awaited as part of the investigation, has now been recorded.