Archive · 28 Aug 2026
IISER Pune Students Begin Indefinite Sit-In Over Campus Demands
Students at IISER Pune have started a protest that does not have a planned end date.
They began sitting in on August 27.
They want the institute to address mental health concerns and academic pressure.
They are also protesting the suspension of student leader Raj Bagwe.
Bagwe was first suspended for one year, but the punishment was later shortened to six months.
The suspension involved an alleged strip search of students on campus.
Students say Bagwe had raised concerns about student safety.
The protest also follows the death of a student, whose cause has not been detailed by police.
Students at IISER Pune began an indefinite sit-in on August 27.
The protest follows the death of a student on campus.
Students are seeking action on mental health and academic pressure.
They are also opposing the suspension of Student Council general secretary Raj Bagwe.
Police have not provided details about what caused the student’s death.
- Who
- Students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, including supporters of Student Council general secretary Raj Bagwe.
- What
- They began an indefinite sit-in seeking action on mental health, academic pressure, Bagwe’s suspension and other demands.
- When
- The sit-in began on August 27.
- Where
- The protest is taking place at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune campus.
- Why
- Students are protesting Bagwe’s suspension and calling for action on mental health and academic pressure after a student died on campus.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
- Protest type
- Indefinite sit-in
- Start date
- August 27
- Student leader
- Raj Bagwe, general secretary of the Student Council
- Suspension
- Initially one year, later reduced to six months
- Related incident
- An alleged strip search of students on campus
- Death inquiry
- Police have not provided details about the cause of the student’s death