‘Go To Gym, Look Attractive’: Victim Alleges Lewd Remarks In TCS Nashik Case

Last Updated:April 24, 2026, 13:26 IST

So far, seven accused have been arrested, and the company has suspended them, stating it follows a zero-tolerance policy on harassment.

Another survivor has come forward with fresh allegations of harassment as the probe into the alleged forced religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services’s Nashik unit continues.

In her complaint, a woman employee accused two of the arrested individuals, Shahrukh Qureshi and Raza Memon, of subjecting her to sexual harassment and mental harassment. She recounted that in January this year, Qureshi called her to his desk, questioned her about her personal life.

She said he kept staring at her, and asked her, “Do you have a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend?" She said she felt extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed at being asked such questions.

About a week later, she alleged, both Qureshi and Memon summoned her again on the pretext of work, during which Memon made inappropriate remarks about her appearance, suggesting she should go to the gym to “look attractive."

She claimed Memon had told her, “You are very thin. If you go to the gym, you’ll get into proper shape and look attractive."

In her complaint, the victim said that Memon reiterated questions about her relationship status and asked if she liked anyone in her department. She recounted an incident on Gudi Padwa, when she had gone to office wearing a new outfit.

That day, she recalled Memon had called her over to his desk multiple times. She said she tried to ignore him since he gave her lewd stares and was compelled to go when he called her with hand gestures in front of others.

She alleged that he questioned her about her attire, asking whether she had performed puja or dressed up specifically for the office. She said his behaviour, gestures and the way he looked at her left her feeling humiliated before her colleagues.

In her complaint, the victim said she had considered reporting the matter internally but believed no action would be taken as the accused held significant influence within the company.

The incidents at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit first came to light in early April, when several survivors came forward with allegations of harassment against colleagues.

So far, seven accused have been arrested, and the company has suspended them, stating it follows a zero-tolerance policy on harassment.

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