Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Man Booked Over Alleged Casteist Remarks at IIT-Bombay Guest House
Police have booked a 72-year-old man over remarks he allegedly made at an IIT-Bombay guest house.
The incident reportedly happened at the reception on October 5.
The man was identified as Shyam Kacholia.
A video shared online appears to capture some of the alleged remarks.
A staff member complained to police, who registered a case.
Kacholia was arrested and later released after being given a notice.
The report says this happened while police are also investigating student Sahil Wakode's death.
Wakode's parents have said their son faced caste discrimination.
A 72-year-old guest, identified as Shyam Kacholia, was booked over alleged casteist remarks at IIT-Bombay's Van Vihar guest house.
The alleged incident occurred at the guest house reception in Powai on October 5.
A video shared online appears to show Kacholia making casteist remarks and comments about the Constitution and B.R. Ambedkar.
Police registered a case after a complaint by an IIT-Bombay staff member; Kacholia was arrested and later released after receiving a notice.
The incident occurred amid a police investigation into student Sahil Wakode's death and his parents' allegations of caste discrimination.
- Who
- Shyam Kacholia, a 72-year-old guest, was booked following a complaint by an IIT-Bombay staff member.
- What
- Police registered a case over alleged casteist remarks and comments about the Constitution and B.R. Ambedkar.
- When
- The alleged incident took place on October 5; the article does not specify the year in its main account.
- Where
- The Van Vihar guest house reception on the IIT-Bombay campus in Powai, Mumbai.
- Why
- A staff member complained to police after Kacholia allegedly made the remarks.
- Accused
- Shyam Kacholia, 72
- Location
- Van Vihar guest house, IIT-Bombay, Powai
- Alleged incident date
- October 5
- Reported remarks
- Alleged casteist language and comments about the Constitution and B.R. Ambedkar
- Police action
- A case was registered; Kacholia was arrested and later released after being served a notice
- Related investigation
- Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death
- Family allegation
- Wakode's parents have alleged caste discrimination and sought arrests of people named in the FIR