Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government has sought the intervention of central agencies in probing the alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion case at the Nashik Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility.
Calling the case 'grave and deeply concerning', Fadnavis acknowledged the company's response, noting that 'TCS has taken strong and timely action against those involved.'
He also asserted that strict action is being taken and that the investigation will go 'to the root of the case.'
'We will not spare anyone involved. No one will be shielded. We have asked central agencies to probe the matter thoroughly,' he said, adding the incident appears to be part of a larger organised module.
Multiple cases have been registered so far, with at least nine FIRs filed in connection with the matter. The cops have also arrested seven people accused in the case so far.
The prime accused, a woman identified as Nida Khan, is currently on the run. Investigators are also probing a possible international link to the case, including the role of a Malaysia-based person, identified as Imran Khan.
The case is already being handled by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Nashik Police. TCS has initiated its own internal disciplinary action, suspending the employees named in the allegations and cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies.
