TCS Nashik Office Shut After Conversion Allegations, Cops Probing Accused’s International Links

Nashik top cop said nine individuals have been named as accused across related cases, with investigators suspecting the incidents were carried out in an organised manner.

Seven TCS Nashik employees have so far been arrested. (Representative Image)

Operations at the Tata Consultancy Services office in Nashik have been suspended and movement within the premises restricted as police intensify their investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and attempted religious conversion involving company employees.

Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik said nine individuals have been named as accused across related cases, with investigators suspecting the incidents were carried out in an organised manner.

Among the accused are Nida Khan, charged with religious harassment, and Ashwini Chainani, a former HR head, who allegedly discouraged complainants and enabled the accused, police said.

Karnik said the probe is also examining whether there was any external influence behind the alleged acts.

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“We are looking into possible funding angles and international links. The ATS and NIA have been informed, and any leads that emerge will be pursued as part of the investigation,” he said.

Police said the complaints include a male employee alleging attempts at religious conversion and hurt religious sentiments, one woman accusing a colleague of rape and religious harassment, four women reporting sexual harassment at the workplace, and three women alleging both sexual and religious harassment.

Investigators noted that several accused held senior positions, while the complainants were working under their supervision.

The case involves complaints by eight women employees at the Nashik facility and has reignited debate around workplace safety and the effectiveness of grievance redressal mechanisms in large IT firms.

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So far, nine FIRs have been registered against eight employees, seven of whom are under arrest. Police said investigations are ongoing and have urged any additional victims or witnesses to come forward as the scope of the case continues to widen.

NCW Sets Up Panel To Probe Allegations

Taking cognizance of the issue, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted a Fact-Finding Committee to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident.

The committee, comprising Bombay High Court retired judge Justice Sadhna Jadhav and former DGP of Haryana, B K Sinha, will visit the site of the incident on April 18.

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