In a shocking exposé that mainstream outlets are already trying to downplay, Nashik police have uncovered a four-year nightmare at Tata Consultancy Services firm in the city where Hindu women employees (and at least one male colleague) were allegedly subjected to repeated sexual harassment, molestation, mental abuse, and blatant religious persecution.
The case, which surfaced through multiple FIRs in late March-early April 2026, reveals not just predatory behaviour by senior employees but also a disturbing pattern of coercion involving forced religious practices and ignored complaints – all while the company’s HR looked the other way.
According to detailed reporting, the abuses allegedly ran from July 2022 right up to April 1, 2026. Victims – mostly young Hindu women aged 18-25 – described lewd comments about their bodies and clothing, inappropriate touching in the office lobby and during meetings, stalking, obscene gestures, and even sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage. But the horror didn’t stop at sexual misconduct.
The accused reportedly mocked Hindu deities, pressured employees to participate in namaz, pushed non-vegetarian food (including beef), and attempted religious conversions. One male employee was also dragged into the religious insults and forced prayers. This wasn’t random harassment – it was coordinated, with some reports pointing to WhatsApp groups used to target vulnerable staff facing personal issues.
The Accused & The Arrests
Six team leaders/senior employees were named in the complaints and arrested early in the probe: Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi (also referred to as Shahrukh Sheikh), Shafi Sheikh, and Asif Ansari.
Another individual, Nida Khan, faces charges for hurting religious sentiments. In a major breakthrough, the firm’s HR official – identified as a woman assistant general manager based in Pune – was also arrested for abetting the crimes by repeatedly ignoring verbal complaints from victims. Police say her inaction allowed the predators to operate with impunity for years.
What makes this case stand out is the police’s proactive approach. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under ACP (Crime) Sandeep Mitke, and in a masterstroke, seven women police officers went undercover in disguise as regular employees. They directly witnessed the harassment and religious persecution, catching the accused red-handed.
According to a report by OpIndia, The SIT is now poring over 40 CCTV cameras and probing whether this was part of a larger organised racket. Seven people are already in judicial custody, and police have appealed for more victims to come forward.The company itself remains unnamed in most reports – described only as a “multinational IT firm’s unit in Nashik” – but the scandal has triggered outrage over corporate culture, with critics slamming HR departments as “paper-pushers” who exist only to protect management.
Timeline of the Nine Cases (Based on NDTV Report)A detailed report by NDTV outlines nine separate cases involving sexual harassment and religious persecution spanning from 2022 to 2026.
Here is the chronological breakdown:
July 2022 – February 2026:
Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar, and Nida Khan allegedly offended a female employee by making derogatory remarks about Hindu deities. Tausif Attar is accused of entering into a physical relationship with a victim under the false promise of marriage. Danish Sheikh allegedly outraged the modesty of the same victim by engaging in obscene behaviour with her in the office lobby.
May 2023 – March 19, 2026:
Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi allegedly subjected a female employee to inappropriate staring, unwelcome physical contact, and offensive remarks about her marital life. Although the victim lodged a complaint with a senior अधिकारी, no action was reportedly taken.
2022 – February 2026:
Shafi Sheikh is accused of making sexually suggestive gestures and mocking the victim during official meetings. Tausif Attar allegedly humiliated the victim over her marital status and childlessness, while also attempting to initiate physical intimacy.
May 4, 2025 – December 2025:
Tausif Attar allegedly asked intrusive and explicit questions about a victim’s personal life, made indecent gestures, and passed derogatory remarks about Hindu deities in the presence of Hindu women employees.
2022 – March 23, 2026:
Tausif Attar, Danish Sheikh, Shahrukh Sheikh, and Raza Memon allegedly made derogatory comments about the victim’s religion, coerced her into offering Namaz, pressured her to convert, and forced her to consume non-vegetarian food. They are also accused of using abusive language against Hindu women employees.
September 6, 2024 – February 2026:
Asif Ansari and Shafi Sheikh allegedly made sexually explicit remarks about a female employee’s body and engaged in deliberate inappropriate touching. Tausif Attar is also accused of making derogatory comments about Hindu deities.
2025 – March 2026:
Asif Ansari, Shahrukh Qureshi, Raza Memon, Tausif Attar, and Shafi Sheikh allegedly stalked the victim, made obscene remarks, and engaged in inappropriate physical contact. They are accused of collectively creating a hostile environment by targeting her and insulting her religion.
January 2025 – Present:
Raza Memon and Shafi Sheikh allegedly attempted to establish physical relations with the victim without her consent. Shafi reportedly proposed to her, while Raza made inappropriate comments about her body and tried to touch her.
January 2026 – April 1, 2026:
Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi allegedly engaged in explicit conversations and inappropriate conduct despite the victim’s objections. They continued to monitor her movements, intrude into her personal life, and subject her to sustained mental and physical harassment through lewd remarks.
The Deafening Silence From The Usual Suspects
Here’s where the hypocrisy hits hardest. As of April 11, 2026, prominent left-leaning outlets like The Wire, Newslaundry, and The News Minute have published zero articles on this case. No coverage of the sexual harassment, no mention of the religious persecution angle targeting Hindu employees, no discussion of the undercover police operation, and certainly no outrage over the HR cover-up.
A quick search of their sites throws up only unrelated old Nashik stories – nothing on this explosive scandal that ticks every box they usually scream about: workplace abuse, women’s safety, corporate accountability.
This selective blindness isn’t new. When the victims are Hindu women and the alleged perpetrators involve religious coercion with a clear communal tint, the “progressive” media ecosystem suddenly loses its voice
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly taken note, ordering a thorough probe. As the SIT digs deeper, more skeletons could tumble out.
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