Fresh and disturbing details have emerged in the Nashik TCS conversion and harassment case, with sources telling NDTV that key accused Nida Khan allegedly went to significant lengths to introduce colleagues to Islamic practices — reportedly visiting their homes, gifting burqas, installing religious applications on their phones and sharing online content related to Islamic teachings.
What Nida Khan Allegedly Did
Sources told NDTV that during the probe, investigators found evidence suggesting Khan allegedly tried to persuade complainants to embrace Islamic practices. According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly guided the victim in religious practices, including wearing a burqa, hijab, and offering namaz.
The court was informed that the accused had visited the victim's residence and allegedly provided such training. Items such as a burqa and certain books recovered during the investigation were presented as evidence.
Special Public Prosecutor Ajay Mishra told the court, "Despite being from a backward class, pressure was put on her regarding how to wear a burqa, how to wear a hijab, and how to perform Namaz. Accused No. 3, Nida, went to her home and provided training for this. A burqa was given, and some books were given, which have been recovered as per the panchnama.", reports said.
Khan's lawyer, however, denied any wrongdoing, arguing that there is no law against religious conversion in Maharashtra and that all religious discussions were voluntary.
TCS has already suspended employees linked to the case and said it follows a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace misconduct, and has launched its own internal inquiry as police continue to investigate.
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The Malaysia And Malegaon Angle
The investigation also revealed that the victim's name was allegedly kept as 'Haniya' and attempts were being made to convert her by doing some documentation with the help of some links in Malegaon, sources said.
Additionally, certain international links, including a possible connection to Malaysia, are being probed, with suspicion that the victim may have been taken abroad under the pretext of a job or promotion, said sources. Co-accused Danish Sheikh reportedly managed key documents related to this process.
The Sheer Khurma And Face ID Twist
Not only women, men also claimed similar incidents. A male employee claimed that he felt "heavily intoxicated and disoriented" after consuming sheer khurma served at the home of one of the accused during Eid celebrations, NDTV reported, citing sources.
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The complainant told police that after consuming the dessert, he was allegedly persuaded to wear religious attire and was filmed. A photograph of the employee in that attire was allegedly shared in a private messaging group linked to the office.
Meanwhile, because the accused's phone could not be unlocked through conventional forensic methods, the Special Investigation Team obtained a court order allowing officers to escort the accused to the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, where investigators used the suspect's own facial scan to unlock the device, sources told.
Background Of The Case
The case involves a series of serious allegations involving sexual harassment, mental abuse, and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit in Nashik, Maharashtra.
In early 2026, multiple employees filed FIRs alleging sustained sexual harassment and religious coercion by several team leaders, spanning from 2022 to 2026. Nashik Police formed a Special Investigation Team, deploying six female officers undercover as employees for 40 days to gather evidence.
By mid-April this year, authorities had registered nine FIRs and arrested seven employees, including several team leaders and an Assistant General Manager. Though, the main accused Nida Khan stay absconding in the case. There are also claims make by her that she is pregnant.
The Court's Stance
A Nashik District court heard arguments on Monday on Khan's anticipatory bail plea and reserved its order. The matter is scheduled for a decision on May 2, 2026. The prosecution described the case as being at a "very serious" and "at very preliminary stage."
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