Mumbai: The investigation into the Nashik TCS case has now been joined by other investigative agencies including the NIA and ATS. Several important conclusions have been made in this case, so the Nashik police have invited the investigative agencies to join the investigation. The police have registered 9 FIRs in the Mumbai Nashik TCS religious conversion sexual harassment case, in which 9 accused have been named. These accused are accused of abusing their position and authority to harass women at the workplace and also agitating the religious sentiments of the employees. In this case, cases have been registered in Nashik police stations under sections including sexual harassment, hurting religious sentiments, harassment at work and other sections. All the accused have been found to be related to each other, including 2 women and the rest are men.

Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik claims that the police have registered a case and started investigation in this matter, along with which several accused have been arrested, along with Nida Khan being a key accused in this matter. In the investigation so far, the police have found that TCS employees had made allegations including religious conversion, sexual harassment, harassment of women at their workplace, hurting religious sentiments, and conspiring to form a group.

In this case, the police are now trying to find out why these accused formed a group to carry out religious conversions and other matters and who is behind it. There are suspicions that their company has also received foreign funding. In such a situation, the National Security Agency NIA and ATS have also entered this investigation. Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik has sent letters to the investigating agencies and requested them to join the investigation. Along with this, these agencies can also investigate matters ranging from foreign funding to terror funding. After this Nashik case, politics has also started on it and political leaders have also started giving it a new word, corporate jihad, which is why this matter has now become very sensitive. In this case, the families of the accused have denied the serious allegations and have said that the issue of religious conversion and corporate jihad is limited only to the media, while there is no such issue in this case.

Mumbai: A group of women held a ‘Ranragini Jan Aakrosh’ bike rally in Nashik to protest against the alleged case of religious conversion and sexual harassment linked to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Visuals showed several women participating in the rally, waving saffron flags and raising slogans such as ‘Jai Siyaram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’

The protest was organised to express anger and seek justice over the alleged incident. In the rally, participation was also seen by BJP MLA Devayani Farande. Speaking on the issue, she strongly condemned the alleged incident. She said that forcing Hindu girls to observe religious practices like roza and namaz, along with allegations of harassment and conversion, is against the Constitution of India.

She added, “Such individuals should have their nationality revoked. They should be charged with treason and sentenced to death. Their property should be sealed, and bulldozer action should be taken over their homes.

Meanwhile, earlier today, the company also asked its employees at its Nashik location to work from home as a precautionary measure for their convenience and safety amid the religious conversion and harassment claims. The company’s headquarters in New Delhi has also taken serious note of the matter, as a senior team from the company arrived in Nashik and has begun an internal inspection of the office.

According to the ongoing police investigation, the accused in the Nashik harassment case at the TCS branch had allegedly ignored repeated complaints by victims, failing to forward them to higher-ups in the company. According to the police, the HR Manager Nida Khan is the alleged ‘mastermind’ who tried to suppress the complaint and allegedly shield the accused.

Currently, cases have been registered against eight persons, and the police arrested seven individuals, including the company’s HR official, Ashwini Chainani. It was during Ashwini’s interrogation that Nida Khan’s alleged key role came to light. Three police teams have been dispatched to trace Nida Khan. Chainani, who was presented before the Court, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has also ordered an internal investigation, calling such allegations ‘gravely concerning and anguishing.’ In a statement, Chandrasekaran said the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and action has already been initiated against the accused employees. He added that the company is extending full cooperation to the ongoing investigations.

Mumbai: A fire broke out at a decoration materials unit in Bangur Nagar area of Mumbai’s Goregaon West on Thursday morning, leading to a swift response from multiple emergency agencies. No injuries have been reported so far.

Visuals of the fire show massive flames and sparks coming out of the shop. The commercial unit can be seen completely gutted in the blaze. Traffic can be seen moving at a slow pace near the fire site.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at around 9:25 am at Nidhi Decorator, located in Motilal Nagar No. 2, opposite D-Mart. The blaze was classified as a Level I fire at 9:37 am, indicating a minor fire that was brought under control quickly.

Fire officials said the blaze was confined to decoration materials within the premises, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the spot and initiated containment operations.

Along with the fire brigade, teams from the police, electricity provider Adani, 108 ambulance services, and local ward staff were mobilised as a precautionary measure. Authorities ensured that the surrounding area was secured and any potential hazards were addressed immediately.

Officials confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. The quick response by emergency services played a key role in preventing escalation.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and further investigation is underway.