Accused moves court
Nida Khan, who is currently on the run, has approached a lower court seeking anticipatory bail, stating that she is expecting her first child.
Authorities are expected to verify Khan’s medical claims regarding her pregnancy.
The 25-year-old had joined TCS in Nashik in 2021.
Allegations by employees
At least nine TCS employees in Maharashtra’s Nashik have alleged that they were subjected to sexual abuse and forced religious practices over a prolonged period.
Complainants claimed some employees were coerced into consuming specific food and participating in religious activities against their will.
HR official named
Nashik’s Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Sandeep Mitke, said an HR official has been named as a suspect in one of the cases.
According to a complainant, she had emailed the HR official regarding workplace harassment but was allegedly told to “stay cool,” with the claim that such behaviour was common in multinational companies. The official has not been arrested so far.
Multiple cases registered
Reports indicate that nine cases have been registered in connection with the matter.
Eight complaints were filed by women employees alleging sexual offences and religious harassment, while one complaint was filed by a male employee over hurting religious sentiments.
Arrests made
According to media reports, the Nashik Police have arrested eight accused, including seven men and one woman.
Police told The Times of India that the Nashik office has around 300 employees, with most of the accused holding team leader positions.
Nashik BPO operations halted
Operations at the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit of TCS in Nashik have been temporarily halted amid an ongoing probe into allegations.
Employees have been directed to work from home until further notice.