In a shocking development from Nashik, seven women police officers went undercover inside a multinational company to verify serious allegations of s*x harassment. Disguised as employees, they attended an internal meeting where the key accused was allegedly caught engaging in inappropriate behaviour with women staff, leading to multiple arrests and a widening investigation.

The case spans nearly four years and involves disturbing claims from several women employees, mostly aged between 18 and 25. Police have registered nine FIRs against six primary accused, including Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar, Nida Khan, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi, Shafi Sheikh, and Asif Ansari. A woman HR representative has also been arrested for allegedly failing to act on complaints.

Authorities are currently examining over 40 CCTV clips to build strong evidence. According to police, repeated verbal complaints by victims were ignored by senior officials, effectively enabling the accused. Nashik Shocker: Women Allege S*xual Assault, Forced Religious Conversion, Pressure to Pray and Consume Beef at Popular MNC; Probe Launched.

What Are the Allegations?

The FIRs detail a pattern of s*x harassment, coercion, religious insult, and mental abuse within the workplace. The accusations range from inappropriate touching and obscene remarks to forced physical relations under false promises of marriage and alleged attempts at religious conversion.

Case 1 (July 2022 - February 2026)

Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar, and Nida Khan allegedly insulted Hindu deities. Tausif Attar is accused of establishing physical relations on the false promise of marriage, while Danish Sheikh allegedly attempted obscene acts in the office lobby. Ashok Kharat Case: Self-Styled Godman Sent to 5-Day Police Custody in Third Rape Case Involving Pregnant Woman.

Case 2 (May 2023 - March 19, 2026)

Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi allegedly made inappropriate comments about a woman’s marital life, touched her inappropriately, and leered at her. The company’s head officer allegedly failed to act and instead encouraged such behaviour.

Case 3 (2022 - February 2026)

Shafi Sheikh allegedly stared at the victim inappropriately and mocked her during meetings. Tausif Attar reportedly made humiliating remarks about her personal life and attempted unwanted intimacy.

Case 4 (May 4, 2025 - December 2025)

Tausif Attar allegedly asked obscene questions, made indecent gestures, and again insulted Hindu religious beliefs in front of employees.

Case 5 (2022 - March 23, 2026)

Tausif Attar, Danish Sheikh, Shahrukh Sheikh, and Raza Memon allegedly forced a victim to perform Namaz, attempted religious conversion, and used abusive language. The victim was reportedly coerced into eating non-vegetarian food against her will.

Case 6 (September 6, 2024 - February 2026)

Asif Ansari and Shafi Sheikh allegedly passed lewd comments and engaged in inappropriate touching. Tausif Attar again allegedly used derogatory language against religious beliefs.

Case 7 (2025 - March 2026)

Asif Ansari, Shahrukh Qureshi, Raza Memon, Tausif Attar, and Shafi Sheikh allegedly stalked a victim, made obscene remarks, and created a hostile environment through religious abuse.

Case 8 (January 2025 - Present)

Raza Memon and Shafi Sheikh allegedly attempted forced intimacy. Shafi Sheikh reportedly proposed forcefully, while Raza Memon made obscene comments and physical advances.

Case 9 (January 2026 - April 1, 2026)

Raza Memon and Shahrukh Qureshi allegedly engaged in explicit conversations, stalked the victim, and continued harassment despite repeated refusal.

What Happens Next?

Five accused have been arrested and remanded to police custody, while one is in judicial custody. The HR official’s arrest highlights possible institutional failure in handling complaints under workplace safety laws.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by ACP (Crime) Sandeep Mitke has been formed under the direction of Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik. Investigators are also probing whether this is part of a larger organised racket.

Police have urged more victims to come forward and report incidents, assuring confidentiality and support as the investigation unfolds.

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