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Nashik Police Serve Notice to BPO Firm’s HR Manager in Sexual Abuse Case
Police said 9 FIRs were filed and an SIT was formed as investigators probe alleged sexual harassment and exploitation of junior women employees.
- On Wednesday, Nashik Police arrested six people linked to an IT company's BPO services following complaints of sexual harassment. Officials registered nine First Information Reports regarding the alleged workplace misconduct.
- Employees alleged sexual exploitation and repeated harassment within the workplace, while claims surfaced that staff faced pressure to engage in religious activities and convert. Police are investigating these allegations to determine their authenticity.
- A Special Investigation Team has been constituted to probe the case as nearly fifteen victims have submitted complaints. The police commissioner appealed for confidentiality, offering complainants WhatsApp contact or 112 control room access.
- Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane described the incident as "corporate jihad" while questioning the company's HR response. Rane noted that more than six hundred people gathered at court when the accused appeared.
- This investigation follows the arrest of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat last month on sexual exploitation charges by Nashik Police. Recent developments have triggered political tensions across Maharashtra as scrutiny intensifies over workplace safeguards.
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Six employees of Nashik IT firm arrested in sexual harassment case, Nitesh Rane calls it 'corporate jihad'
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nashik where the local police have arrested six people linked to the BPO services of an IT company. They have been accused of sexually exploiting junior-level female employees. According to the complaint filed by some of the women, they were repeatedly harassed within the workplace. Acting on these allegations, Nashik Police took the matter seriously and detained the accused for investigation. A…
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