TCS Conversion Row: IT Giant Asks Nashik Employees Not To Come On-Site, New Recruits Directed To Postpone Joining Date

Nashik: As the TCS 'conversion' case deepens, the Tata-owned IT giant at Nashik has now temporarily asked its current employees not to come on-site. Moreover, reports indicate that new recruits have also been asked not to join at the site.

According to the IT Forum Head, the TCS Nashik has almost decided to shut down the unit. However, efforts are on, not to let TCS move out of Nashik.

Operations Manager Granted Judicial Custody

Meanwhile, the legal proceedings in the TCS Nashik sexual exploitation and religious coercion case intensified, as Ashwini Chanani, who served as the Operations Manager at the TCS Nashik facility, was granted judicial custody following her arrest by the Special Investigation Team. The probe against Chanani is on the grounds of her alleged failure to take cognizance of systemic misconduct within the office.

In a confrontation following her court hearing, allegations surfaced that Chanani had ignored multiple grievances filed by women employees regarding harassment and exploitation. The SIT is investigating the oversight that allowed the alleged racket to persist for nearly four years despite internal red flags.

With Chanani’s remand, all primary accused currently in police custody have now been shifted to judicial custody as the investigation transitions into the next phase of evidence gathering.

Nida Khan Moves For Anticipatory Bail

Meanwhile, Nida Khan, the HR manager who has been on the run and was recently linked to an accused in the Red Fort bomb blast case, has re-established contact with her legal team. Her counsel is scheduled to file an anticipatory bail application in the Nashik court tomorrow.

Khan remains untraceable after deleting her digital footprint, including social media. Sources indicate that SIT teams are continuing their search in areas including Bhiwandi and Mumbai.

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