The SIT investigation into the case of sexual exploitation and forced conversion in TCS’s Nashik unit has made many shocking revelations. Investigation revealed that TCS Nashik HR Manager Nida Khan had ignored 70 complaint messages from employees. Also, the threads of this case seem to be connected to foreign countries. Terrorist connections of HR manager Nida Khan are also being investigated.
HR manager Nida Khan the main conspirator
According to the SIT, HR manager Nida Khan is the main conspirator, who tried to suppress the complaint and save the accused. During the investigation, police officials recovered records of around 78 suspicious calls, emails and chats between the accused. Police also found evidence of possible financial transactions. Nida Khan repeatedly asked the victims to forget the matter and did not take any concrete steps despite being a member of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee in the office.
The SIT has found a WhatsApp chat in which links of the accused with some suspected preacher from Malaysia have also been revealed. From the digital evidence found in the SIT investigation, all these things indicate that more than one network was operating inside the TCS office. Police have traced the WhatsApp groups that the accused allegedly used to discuss about colleagues, set targets and plan action. Deleted chats are being recovered with the help of forensic tools which can prove helpful in getting to the bottom of the investigation of the case. The SIT has so far identified 12 employees who are involved in this racket. Seven accused Asif Ansari, Taufiq Attar, Danish Sheikh, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi and Shafi Sheikh, including several team leaders and engineers, have been arrested.
Police entered TCS office posing as housekeeping staff
In the month of February, the police had received a complaint regarding sexual harassment and forced conversion in the TCS office. Based on this information, the police launched a secret operation, after which the entire racket was exposed. In this campaign, women constables were secretly deployed in the TCS office as housekeeping staff for about two weeks. These policemen closely monitored the mutual behavior of the employees and informed the senior officers, which exposed the entire racket.
AGM Ashwini Chainani gets 14 days judicial custody, search for Nida Khan intensified
TCS AGM Ashwini Ashok Chainani was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the court on Wednesday. At the same time, Nida Khan, who is considered to be the mastermind of this entire matter, is still absconding and her search is being carried out rapidly. Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik said, the investigation is looking into whether the accused were getting financial help from any radical organization or foreign source. As soon as concrete evidence is found, strict action will be taken against the accused.
AGM was in contact with the accused
Police sources said that the Assistant General Manager of TCS Nashik branch was in touch with the third accused Danish Shaikh even after the case was registered. He had called Sheikh before his arrest. The SIT is also investigating the possibility of collusion between the accused after analyzing call and email records. A total of 9 cases have been registered so far, out of which 1 case is registered at Deolali Camp Police Station and 8 at Mumbai Naka. A total of 9 complaints have been filed with allegations of harassment, torture and forced conversion. This racket started from the year 2022 and continued till now.
Women’s Commission formed a committee to investigate
Taking suo motu cognizance, the National Commission for Women has constituted a fact-finding committee for investigation. The committee will visit the concerned unit on April 17 and conduct an on-the-spot investigation and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and the response of the officials. The four-member committee includes retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Sadhna Jadhav, former Haryana DGP BK Sinha, Supreme Court lawyer Monica Arora and senior Women Commission coordinator Leelabati. The committee will interact with victims, police and company representatives to identify possible negligence and recommend action against the culprits. It will also suggest corrective measures to ensure the safety of women. The report will be submitted in 10 working days.