Tragedy at IIT Bombay: The Arman Khatri Case
Arman Khatri, an IIT Bombay student, is facing trial for allegedly abetting the suicide of fellow student Darshan Solanki. Charged under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Atrocities Act, Khatri pleaded not guilty. Solanki died in February 2023 after allegedly being threatened by Khatri.
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In a landmark case, Arman Khatri, a student at IIT Bombay, has been charged with abetting the suicide of his fellow student, Darshan Solanki. This week, additional sessions judge G G Bhansali framed the charges against Khatri under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, despite Khatri's plea of not guilty.
Darshan Solanki, a first-year BTech (Chemical) student, met a tragic end in February 2023 after allegedly jumping from the seventh floor of his hostel building post semester exams. A note discovered later blamed Khatri for Solanki's demise. A special investigation team of the Mumbai Police subsequently arrested Khatri on April 9, 2023, for abetment to suicide and criminal intimidation.
The case unveiled disturbing details, including a communal remark made by Solanki to Khatri, which allegedly led to a threatening encounter involving a paper cutter. As per police reports, Solanki's fear heightened, sending an apologetic WhatsApp message to Khatri, stating his intent to leave Mumbai.
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