IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans following student death

IIT Bombay has decided to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans across campus following a student's death. Images of wall-mounted fans arriving at the institute as part of renovation work have circulated widely on social media.

The move marks a significant safety-focused infrastructure change at the premier institution. The exact circumstances surrounding the student's death have prompted the administration to undertake this preventive measure to enhance campus safety.