The accused, aged 25 to 30 years, allegedly approached the two in the park and said they were from the police.

Preliminary information suggests that Nandan Yadav was hit by a bullet in the leg during the alleged encounter. Another accused, Hareram Yadav, also sustained a leg injury in the police action.

IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode died by suicide on Sept 18, hours after an exam. Police are examining CCTV footage and probing the case as protests continue on campus.