Nashik police have filed a 1500-page chargesheet against four accused in the TCS case involving allegations of molestation, sexual harassment, and attempted religious conversion. An SIT is investigating a total of nine related FIRs.
In a major development in the Nashik TCS case, police have filed a 1500-page chargesheet in one of the FIRs registered in connection with allegations of molestation, sexual harassment, and attempted religious conversion. The case has triggered nine FIRs and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
According to officials, the chargesheet has been submitted before the Additional Sessions and Special Court, Nashik Road, against four accused -- Danish Ejaj Sheikh, Tausif Bilal Attar, Nida Ejaj Khan, and Mateen Majid Patel.
The FIR, registered at Deolali Camp Police Station, includes charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Police said the investigation revealed allegations of a coordinated conspiracy involving harassment and offences related to hurting religious sentiments.
The SIT was formed under the direction of Nashik Police Commissioner Sandip Karnik to investigate multiple related complaints.
Evidence cited in chargesheet
Investigators have cited a range of evidence in the case, including statements of 17 witnesses recorded before a judicial magistrate, medical examination reports of the victim and accused, and digital evidence such as WhatsApp chats, mobile data, and email trails.
Police have also seized documents allegedly linked to attempts to change the victim's name, along with financial records, bank statements, caste certificates, vehicle details, and identification parade records.
Investigation status and next steps
Officials further stated that while the chargesheet in the first case has been filed, the investigation remains ongoing, and a supplementary chargesheet will be submitted under BNSS provisions after further evidence is collected.
In the remaining eight related cases registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station, investigations are still underway, and chargesheets will be filed within the stipulated timeline.
Bail denied, one accused in judicial custody
All accused in the matter have so far been denied bail by the court.
Earlier, on May 11, accused Nida Khan was sent to 14 days of judicial custody in the Nashik Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) case after being produced before the Nashik Road Court, following which she was taken to Nashik Road Central Jail. (ANI)
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