From workplace scandal to communal flashpoint: Nashik BPO case sparks ‘Corporate jihad’ row
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Police arrested nine individuals, including eight Muslim men, following complaints of sexual harassment and exploitation at a Nashik BPO office. Nine employees alleged rape, sexual harassment, religious harassment, and coercion spanning 2022-2026. Accusations include inappropriate conduct, stalking, and forced religious conversion attempts. Company HR failed to act despite complaints. A Special Investigation Team was formed. Political leaders demanded strict action.
Key Entities
NashikBPO officeMumbai Naka areaAsif AnsariShafi SheikhShah Rukh QureshiRaza MemonTausif AttarDanish SheikhNitesh RaneDevendra FadnavisDeolali Camp police stationSpecial Investigation Team