Mumbai, September 23:The Mumbai Police on Wednesday said the case registered in connection with the death of 20-year-old IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode has been transferred to the Crime Branch for further investigation.
According to an official statement, the case was initially registered at Powai Police Station following Sahil Wakode’s death. It has now been transferred to the Crime Branch and registered as DCB CID C.R. No. 124/2026.
The investigation has been entrusted to an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)-rank officer and is being closely supervised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Detection-I, Crime Branch, the police said.
“The investigation has been entrusted to an ACP-rank officer and is being closely supervised by DCP Detection-I, Crime Branch,” Mumbai Police said.
The police said the investigation is being conducted diligently and impartially, with all possible angles being examined. It also appealed to the public to refrain from speculation, spreading misinformation or drawing premature conclusions about the case.
“Media is requested to follow information transmitted through official channels only,” the statement said.
Mumbai Police reiterated that it is committed to conducting a fair and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sahil’s death.
Earlier on Wednesday, Sahil’s father, Ravindra Wakode, demanded the immediate arrest of the two persons named as accused in the FIR. He said the family was seeking only a fair investigation and justice for his son.
Speaking to ANI, Ravindra Wakode questioned why no arrests had been made despite the accused being named in the FIR.
“No action has been taken. If they have taken action, they should show us. Why haven't they arrested them? Where is the arrest? Have they arrested them?” he said.
Ravindra Wakode said the family had already recorded its statements before the authorities and would not interfere with the investigation. He also said the family planned to stage a peaceful protest in Powai demanding justice for Sahil.
“We held a press conference in Powai as well. And now, we are going to sit on a protest strike. We want to do this peacefully. We will not create any obstacles in their investigation,” he said.
The transfer of the case to the Crime Branch comes amid the family’s demand for action against those named in the FIR and a thorough investigation into the circumstances of Sahil Wakode’s death.
