Mumbai : Forced to perform namaz, rape on the pretext of marriage and humiliating remarks over not having children are among the sensational charges against a few employees (team leads) at a BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Maharashtra’s Nashik. The alleged incidents, involving women aged 18 to 25, reportedly occurred over a span of two to three years since 2022.
The charges are listed across nine FIRs filed against six male employees and two women employees, with at least seven accused arrested and more under investigation. Those arrested in the case include Asif Ansari, Danish, Shafi Shaikh, Shahrukh Qureshi, Raza Memon, and Tausif Attar. Another employee, Ashwin Chainani – the Operations Manager of POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Committee – has been arrested. Meanwhile, HR manager Nida Khan, remains on the run.
Between July 2022 and February 2026, the accused—Danish Shaikh, Tausif Attar, and Nida Khan—who were employed at a renowned multinational company, hurt the religious sentiments of the female complainant (also an employee of the company) by making offensive remarks regarding deities of the Hindu religion. The accused, Tausif Attar, promised to marry the complainant and engaged in sexual relations with her on multiple occasions.
Between May 2, 2023, and March 19, 2026, the aforementioned accused—Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi—who were employed at a renowned multinational company, subjected the female complainant (also an employee) to conduct that caused her shame and embarrassment. They did so by staring intently at her, physically touching her, and making shameful remarks regarding her personal and marital life. Although the complainant repeatedly lodged verbal complaints regarding these incidents with the company’s Head Officer.
Between September 6, 2024, and February 2026, the accused—Asif Ansari and Shafi Sheikh—who were employed at a renowned multinational company, passed obscene comments regarding the physique of the complainant (a female colleague). Moreover, they deliberately touched the complainant’s legs and chest, engaging in conduct intended to cause her shame and outrage her modesty.
Between June 7, 2025, and March 2026, while employed at a renowned multinational company, the accused—Asif Ansari, Shahrukh Qureshi, Raza Memon, Tausif Attar, and Shafi Sheikh—stalked the female complainant (a colleague). They subjected her to obscene verbal remarks, touched her in an indecent manner, and molested her by casting lewd glances at her.