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Comedian Masoom Rajwani detained during Mumbai vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's suicide.

Name: Comedian Masoom Rajwani detained during Mumbai vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's suicide.
Uploaded: 2026-10-26T05:01:11+00:00
Description: Stand-up comedian Masoom Rajwani was among those detained by Mumbai Police on October 25 while attending a candlelight vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on September 18. Wakode’s parents have alleged that he faced caste-based harassment.

Published 26 October 2026

Stand-up comedian Masoom Rajwani was among those detained by Mumbai Police on October 25 while attending a candlelight vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on September 18. Wakode’s parents have alleged that he faced caste-based harassment.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Exams and recruitment, Policing and protests, Government accountability
Last updated: 26 October 2026