- By Shubham Bajpai
- Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
An investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation, religious conversion and workplace harassment at a TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) BPO in Maharashtra's Nashik has unearthed a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse, manipulation, harboured under institutional inaction that spanned over 3 years.
The case, after shooting into the limelight, was handed over to a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which says the incidents span from 2022 to early 2026, suggesting it is a prolonged pattern rather than isolated complaints by employees.
The incident involves women aged 18 and 25, and the accusations mentioned in the FIR include groping, forcing to offer Namaz, humiliation, abusing Hindu gods, rape on the pretext of marriage and a religious conversion attempt.
The accused arrested in the case so far include Asif Ansari, Danish, Raza Memon, Shafi Shaikh, Shahrukh Qureshi, and Tausif Attar.
The SIT have also arrested Ashwin Chainani, the Operations Manager of POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Committee, while HR manager Nida Khan remains on the run.
The long covered pattern of abuse, humiliation and illegal conversion first surfaced after a complaint triggered a covert probe.
The investigators also examined digital evidence and external links, which confirmed a syndicated crime.
What did FIR say?
- According to the FIR, Danish Shaikh, Tausif Attar, and Nida Khan hurt the religious sentiments of the female complainant by making offensive remarks regarding deities of the Hindu religion between July 2022 and February 2026. Tausif allegedly entered into a relationship with her on the pretext of marriage. The FIR also alleges Danish Shaikh groped her within the company office and lobby. He also engaged in conduct that was intended to establish sexual intimacy with her. Danish's behaviour had caused her embarrassment.
- Between May 2023 and March 2026, another accused, Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi, allegedly stared at, touched, and made inappropriate remarks about a complainant's (also an employee) personal and marital life. Despite repeated verbal complaints to the company's head officer, no action was taken.
- Shafi Shaikh, another accused, allegedly stared at the female complainant's chest during meetings between 2022 and February 2026. Tausif, on the other hand, is accused of allegedly mocking her childlessness, physically grabbing her, and trying to establish sexual intimacy against her wishes.
- Tausif allegedly used to ask intrusive questions about the complainant's private life between May and December 2025 while staring at her chest, making obscene gestures, and also insulting Hindu deities in front of Hindu female employees.
- Between 2022 and March 23, 2026, Tausif, Danish, Shahrukh Shaikh, and Raza Memon, all allegedly abused Hindu deities and pressured the complainant to offer Namaz. They allegedly attempted religious conversion and made derogatory remarks about Hindu women.
- Asif Ansari and Shafi Sheikh allegedly made obscene comments about the complainant’s body and touched her legs and chest between September 2024 and February 2026.
- Between June 2025 and March 2026, Asif Ansari, Shahrukh Qureshi, Raza Memon, Tausif Attar, and Shafi Sheikh allegedly stalked, harassed, and indecently touched a complainant, while also making offensive remarks about Hindu deities.
- Between January 2025 and the present, Raza Memon and Shafi Shaikh allegedly repeatedly questioned the complainant about her private life, made inappropriate remarks, and brushed against her physically. Shafi Shaikh allegedly proposed to her against her wishes.
- Between January and April 1, 2026, Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi allegedly made obscene comments and gestures, repeatedly questioned the complainant about her private life, monitored her movements, and commented inappropriately on her appearance.